If you’re looking for a quick and easy dressing that’s both delicious and nutritious, then this citrus vinaigrette is your new go-to!

It’s light, it’s bright, and it’s perfect for livening up your salads and veggies. It’s a simple combo of lemon juice and zest, tangy vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and Dijon mustard, all whisked together to create a dreamy dressing that will elevate any salad to gourmet status. The extra virgin olive oil is packed with good-for-you fats and antioxidants that can help keep your ticker in top shape, making this a tasty way to show your heart some well-deserved love. So go ahead and drizzle it over a big colorful salad (like my Mediterranean Quinoa Salad) or dunk veggies in it… There’s no stressing with this dressing!

Try these tasty dressings: Caesar Dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Buffalo Ranch.

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Lemon Vinaigrette

It’s light, it’s bright, and it’s perfect for livening up your salads and veggies.
Servings: 0.5 cup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest ​
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until everything is well combined. Season with additional salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.

Notes

Store in an airtight container or jar for up to 1 week in the fridge.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 2 tbspCalories: 100Carbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0gTotal Fat: 10g— Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g— Saturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 1g— Natural Sugar: 1g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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