Description
A simple yet flavorful dressing that brightens up any salad or dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: chopped fresh herbs (basil, thyme, or dill)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Start with fresh lemons, and give them a good roll on the counter to release their juices.
- Juice the lemons: Squeeze enough lemons to yield about ¼ cup of juice—remember, fresh is key!
- Whisk together: In a bowl, combine the lemon juice with ½ cup of olive oil.
- Season to taste: Add a generous pinch of salt and some freshly cracked black pepper.
- Incorporate herbs: If using, chop your chosen herbs finely and mix them in, letting their flavors meld with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust: This step is crucial! Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
- Store in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge.
Notes
This dressing can accompany your salads for up to a week, but is best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad dressing, lemon, Mediterranean, vinaigrette, healthy
