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Lemon Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette

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Bright lemon and fruity olive oil pairs perfectly with fresh garlic and dijon mustard to make this simple homemade salad dressing.

Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette - The Lemon Bowl

As I’ve mentioned before, a green salad dressed with a simple homemade vinaigrette has been on our dinner table my entire life. Why buy bottled dressing when you can combine basic pantry staples to create a flavorful vinaigrette in minutes? Not only will you save money but you can control the ingredients. Besides, who wants to spend money on corn syrup and other fillers? That’s no fun. ;)

Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette is made with just a handful of common household ingredients: mustard, garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper. If you’re used to bottled dressing, you will be blown away at how flavorful a salad becomes when tossed with fresh, vibrant flavors. Homemade salad dressings are also an ideal when dealing with common food allergies such as gluten, dairy or nuts.

Want a little sweetness? Add honey. Not a fan of garlic? Skip it. Have fresh thyme around? Throw it in. Get creative and make it your own!

Want more delicious salad recipes? Here are a few of my favorites.

Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
Middle Eastern Salad with Lemon, Mint and Garlic (Syrian Salad)
Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Fattoush – Middle Eastern Bread Salad
Italian Mixed Salad with Homemade Roasted Red Peppers and Pine Nuts

Now sit back and relax while your family devours giant bowls of salad.

Your fork is waiting.

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Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette - The Lemon Bowl
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Lemon Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 
Bright lemon and fruity olive oil pairs perfectly with fresh garlic and dijon mustard to make this simple homemade salad dressing.
Course: Salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 76 kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard whole grain or traditional
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together dijon, grated garlic, salt and pepper.
  2. Pour in lemon juice and continue whisking to combine. Gradually add olive oil and whisk until emulsified.
  3. To check for seasoning, dip a piece of lettuce in the dressing and add salt or pepper if needed.
  4. When you're ready to serve, drizzle over salad and toss lightly until greens are evenly coated.
Recipe Notes

Dressing can be made in advance and stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76 Calories from Fat 61
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.8g 10%
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 416mg 17%
Total Carbohydrates 1.3g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 0.1g 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Attending or hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party and looking for more gluten free ideas? Head on over to the Udi’s Gluten Free Community for ideas!

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  6. Sounds delicious! Can’t wait to make a big ol’ batch of this!

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  7. Liz,
    I love homemade dressings! I usually save a screw top jelly jar out of the recycling so I can just shake everything up inside.
    Thanks!

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  8. We always had a simple green salad at every dinner when I was growing up. My brothers and I would save it for last because we always loved these simple salads with homemade dressing and wanted to savor it. I know, weird, right? Kids that love salad. I think if you take the time to make a quality dressing it makes a world of difference. Garlic and dijon, yum! I want a kick of horseradish in here too!

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  9. Liz,
    Growing up in France, we always finished our meal with a green salad and whipping up the dressing was my job. A little mustard, a little lemon, salt, pepper, oil… voila! Love your beautiful picture. It made me crave salad – and that’s a tough thing to make me do. Gorgeous!

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  13. Homemade dressings are the best. Once you make them you realize how much more flavor they have. Not to mention they are so much healthier since you can control what goes in. This dressing looks wonderful!

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  22. Mmmmm, this dressing looks delish! I love that it’s mostly dijon and lemon juice and not very little oil. I’m definitely trying this sometime this week.

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  23. I always find that homemade dressings taste sooooo much better than the prepared ones you find at the store. I also like knowing what’s in it instead of ingredients I can’t pronounce.

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