Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette is another one of our go-to favourites as it is just so easy to make in a quadrillion different ways. Healthy, easy and just so divine you will want to use it on everything!
This is a simple salad dressing that can be used brighten any salad with its fresh, zingy flavour! Made from fresh lemon juice, olive oil and garlic it is easy and fast to make and is a great base to add any fresh herbs (try basil, oregano, parsley, tarragon), or add some bite with your favourite mustard (try Dijon, wholegrain or Hot Engish).
Some variations to Make It Your Own
Add some fresh herbs – a recipe that suits both soft herbs such as basil, dill, mint, parsley an tarragon as well as more woody herb varieties such as rosemary, thyme or sage.
Add some cheese – add some creaminess by adding 2-3 tablespoons of your favourite cheese, try parmesan, pecorino, feta or even Gorgonzola works well.
Add some roasted nuts – add some crunch by chopping up your favourite roasted nuTs such as almonds, walnuts, pecans macadamias or hazelnuts.
Add a different oil – boost the flavour and try it with some avocado oil or a nut oil such as walnut or hazelnut
Add some mustard – add some tang by adding your favourite mustard, try Dijon, grainy or add some heat with some hot English mustard
What Can I Use It LEMON GARLIC VINAIGRETTE On?
- Fresh green bean salads
- Any bean or legume salad such as garbanzo beans (chickpeas), white beans or red kidney beans.
- Kale, silverbeet or chard salads
- Coleslaws
- Green salads with avocado
- Tomato salads
- Grain salads such as tabouli
- As a marinade for any meat, poultry or fish
You Will Need
How to Make It
- Find a container that has a tight-fitting lid – glass jars are perfect for this.
- Add all the dressing ingredients to the container, cover it and shake until emulsified.
- Taste and adjust seasonings according to your personal preferences.
- You may like to strain the dressing to remove the garlic if you prefer.
ADD INGREDIENTS TO A GLASS JAR SHAKE WELL TO COMBINE
How Much Does It Make?
This lemon garlic vinaigrette recipe makes a approximately one cup of dressing enough for two salads that serve four, the nutritional information has been calculated per serving.
The nutritional information has been calculated per serve
How Long Can I Store It For?
As this dressing contains lemon juice it is best used soon after making. It will keep for approximately 2-3 days (at the most) in the fridge, any longer and the garlic will smell and the lemon juice will lose its tang.
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Equipment
- A container that has a tight-fitting lid such as a glass jar.
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Find a container that has a tight-fitting lid – glass jars are perfect for this.
- Add all the dressing ingredients to the container, cover it and shake until emulsified.
- Taste and adjust seasonings according to your personal preferences.
- You may like to strain the dressing to remove the garlic if you prefer.
Notes
- This recipe makes a approximately one cup of dressing enough for two salads that serve four, the nutritional information has been calculated per serving.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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