**Lemon Vinaigrette: A Versatile Dressing for Salads, Vegetables, and More**
Bright, tangy, and refreshing, lemon vinaigrette is a classic dressing that can elevate the flavors of a wide range of dishes. Made with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and a few simple seasonings, this versatile dressing is easy to make and adds a burst of citrusy flavor to salads, roasted vegetables, grilled meats, and even seafood.
This article provides three variations of lemon vinaigrette dressing, each with a unique twist to suit different tastes and preferences:
1. **Classic Lemon Vinaigrette:** A simple and timeless recipe that combines fresh lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and a touch of salt and pepper.
2. **Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette:** This variation incorporates fresh herbs like basil, thyme, or oregano for an aromatic and flavorful dressing that complements grilled vegetables and meats.
3. **Lemon-Tahini Vinaigrette:** A creamy and tangy dressing made with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and a hint of cumin. This dressing is perfect for salads, roasted vegetables, and as a marinade for chicken or fish.
Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing dressing for your next salad, a flavorful marinade for grilled meats, or a versatile sauce to brighten up roasted vegetables, this collection of lemon vinaigrette recipes has something for everyone.
THE BEST LEMON VINAIGRETTE
This is one of my favorite salad dressings. It works for a simple salad or with crispy Parmesan chicken with a cool salad on top.
Provided by lukeder101
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into the vinegar mixture while whisking briskly. Beat lemon juice into the mixture.
- Pour dressing into a sealable jar or bottle, seal, and shake until emulsified.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 214.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Versatile and delicious, this lemon vinaigrette is a favorite among homemade salad dressings. The fresh lemon flavor brightens up simple green salads as a dressing but it's also a lively addition to fresh steamed vegetables, like broccoli, green beans or cauliflower. -Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Culinary Director
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together first 4 ingredients. Slowly add olive oil while whisking constantly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl toss the asparagus in the olive oil, and liberally season with salt and pepper. Spread the stalks out on a baking sheet, in a single layer, and roast until tender but still firm and moist, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, vigorously whisk together the mustard and lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking quickly to emulsify the olive oil into the juice mixture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter, toss with the vinaigrette and serve. The dish may be eaten warm or cold.
LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
GRILLED HALIBUT WITH LEMON-BASIL VINAIGRETTE
An easy Grilled Halibut recipe with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
Categories Fish Low Carb Low Fat Low/No Sugar Lemon Basil Halibut Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, crushed garlic cloves and grated lemon peel in small bowl to blend. Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh basil and capers. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Season halibut steaks with salt and pepper. Brush fish with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette, dividing equally. Grill or broil halibut steaks until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fish to plates. Rewhisk remaining vinaigrette; pour over fish. Garnish fish with remaining 1 tablespoon basil and serve.
LEMON VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
This vibrant dressing requires extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and fresh oregano. Toss it with baby greens for a cooling side dish salad. Or, use torn romaine lettuce and add tomato chunks, chopped cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced olives to make the salad more substantial. I got this recipe from a local news television channel.
Provided by Stacky5
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl, making certain the sugar is dissolved. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
- Let sit for an hour or so, and then whisk again before serving.
LEMON-MUSTARD-TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, mustard, tarragon, honey, and a little salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
LEMON VINAIGRETTE POTATO SALAD
I developed this recipe for a friend who needed a potato salad that could withstand Fourth of July weather. The vinaigrette was a safe and delicious alternative to traditional mayonnaise-based potato salads. I've also substituted fresh thyme for the basil. Any fresh herbs would be great! -Melanie Cloyd, Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, herbs, vinegar, lemon zest, salt and pepper., Drain potatoes. Place in a large bowl; add onion. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve warm or chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Grab-and-go offerings of picnicky food are almost universally mediocre and exasperatingly expensive. Resist the temptation to outsource and make your own. This recipe is built to last. You can make it a day or two ahead of time, or leave it out on the counter if you're going to eat these green beans within a few hours of making it.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Blanch green beans in boiling water, then plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking.
- Toss with a vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice and a tiny bit of minced garlic. (To turn this into a main dish, sear some tuna until crusty on the outside, but still raw in the middle. Cut into thick slices or chunks, and toss with the green beans and dressing.)
ZUCCHINI NOODLE SALAD WITH LEMON-GARLIC VINAIGRETTE
This is a healthy, simple, and easy zucchini noodle (or zoodle) salad that is suitable for your personalization. For variation, feel free to top with feta cheese, parmesan, chopped walnuts, chile flakes, whatever suits your palate.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Zucchini Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, basil, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Drizzle in olive oil and whisk until vinaigrette emulsifies; set aside.
- Spiralize the zucchini into noodles using the thin blade. The strands will be very long, so cut them into manageable lengths with kitchen shears. Place zucchini noodles in a large bowl and add cilantro.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the noodles right before serving. Toss to gently coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 86.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
GREEK POTATOES WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, shallots, garlic, oregano, and parsley in a medium bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss potatoes with 1/2 cup vinaigrette on a heavy, large, rimmed baking sheet. Reserve the remaining vinaigrette. Pour chicken stock around potatoes and season potatoes with salt and pepper. Roast potatoes until tender and golden brown, turning occasionally, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette and more chopped parsley.
KALE, QUINOA, AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH LEMON DIJON VINAIGRETTE
Steaming the kale removes some of the bitterness. The salad dressing ties all the flavors together. A quartet of super foods (kale, quinoa, avocado, and olive oil) make this a healthy meal!
Provided by Stephanie Ford
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring the quinoa and 1 1/3 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Place kale in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover saucepan with a lid and steam kale until hot, about 45 seconds; transfer to a large plate. Top kale with quinoa, avocado, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until the oil emulsifies into the dressing; pour over the salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 552.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
MEYER LEMON VINAIGRETTE
When Meyer lemons are in season, typically between November and March, be sure to snag some up to make this lemon-Parmesan dressing. Meyer lemons are much less tart and acidic than traditional lemons, like a cross between a lemon and a mandarin. They're also sweeter, so no additional sugar is needed. I love this on kale salad, but also drizzled over roasted veggies or grilled salmon or trout.
Provided by France C
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, Meyer lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese, garlic, zest, salt, and pepper in a small blender cup. Blend until dressing is smooth, 30 to 45 seconds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 165.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
TOASTED ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES AND LEMON-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Heat large saute pan on grates of the grill over medium heat. Add couscous and toast until lightly golden brown.
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt and toasted couscous and cook until al dente. Drain well and place in a large bowl. Add grilled vegetables, olives, basil, and vinaigrette and toss until combined; season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving or cover and refrigerate.
- Whisk shallot, juice, zest, vinegars, and salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified.
SUMMER SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
This refreshing recipe goes well with grilled fish or chicken. We enjoy the lemon vinaigrette dressing at room temperature, so I make it first and let it rest on the counter while I toss the salad together. -Julie Kirkpatrick, Billlings, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 16 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients. Refrigerate until serving., In a salad bowl, combine the salad greens, onion, mushrooms, raspberries and walnuts. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED POTATO SALAD WITH ARUGULA, GOAT CHEESE AND LEMON-MUSTARD-TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a pot of generously salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until the potatoes are just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and cool slightly, then cut the potatoes into quarters.
- Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high.
- Toss the potatoes with a little canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Put the potatoes in a grill basket and grill, covered, tossing and turning occasionally, until lightly charred in spots, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and immediately add the vinaigrette. Put the arugula on top and scatter the goat cheese over the arugula. Season with salt and pepper. Quickly and gently fold the mixture once or twice to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, mustard, tarragon, honey, and a little salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calorie, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 13 milligrams, Sodium 550 milligrams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 5 grams
MESCLUN SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Try serving this refreshing salad alongside our Lasagna with Sausage and Kale for a meal that everyone will love.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, vinegar, mustard, and oil until combined and thickened; season with salt and pepper. Add mesclun; toss to coat. Season again with salt and pepper.
BAKED FLOUNDER FILLETS IN LEMON-SOY VINAIGRETTE
An easy Baked Flounder Fillets recipe that can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Categories Citrus Fish Bake Low Carb Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Low Cal Summer Healthy Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Arrange fillets in a ceramic or glass baking dish just large enough to hold them in one layer. Mince garlic and in a small bowl combine with lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Whisk in oil until emulsified and pour vinaigrette over fish.
- Bake fish in middle of oven until just cooked through and no longer translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Came from Ina Garten from the FoodNetwork. She makes it with a grapefruit and avocado salad. I choose to make it with a regular salad and thought it was wonderful! Hope you feel the same!
Provided by Chef Vane V
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 1 bag of lettuce, 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
ITALIAN SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
For an Italian twist on salad, I mix greens with red onion, mushrooms, olives, pepperoncini, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Add tomatoes and carrots if you like. -Deborah Loop, Clinton Township, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings (1/2 cup vinaigrette).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss lightly. If desired, add toppings., In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Serve with salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh lemons. Fresh lemon juice has a brighter, more flavorful taste than bottled lemon juice. If you don't have fresh lemons on hand, you can substitute bottled lemon juice, but be sure to use 100% lemon juice, not a lemon-flavored juice blend.
- Taste the vinaigrette before serving. The amount of lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard you need will depend on your personal preferences. Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the ingredients until you reach the desired flavor.
- Use good quality olive oil. The olive oil is the base of the vinaigrette, so it's important to use a good quality oil. Look for an extra virgin olive oil that is flavorful and has a fruity aroma.
- Let the vinaigrette rest for at least 30 minutes before using. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
- Store the vinaigrette in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. The vinaigrette will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Lemon vinaigrette is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, vegetables, and proteins. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful, and it's easy to make at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious lemon vinaigrette that will add a bright, citrusy flavor to your favorite dishes.
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