This bright Lemon Vinaigrette is about to become your new go-to. Fresh lemon juice and zest, tangy vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and Dijon mustard — whisked together in minutes and instantly better than anything from a bottle.

A hand holding a spoon dips into a bowl of yellow lemon dijon vinaigrette, surrounded by halved lemons, lemon zest, and a striped towel on a wooden cutting board—a perfect light salad dressing scene.

The olive oil brings heart-healthy fats and antioxidants to the mix, so this little dressing is quietly doing good work every time you use it.

Drizzle it over salads and roasted veggies! Try it on my Mediterranean Quinoa Salad, Butternut Squash & Kale, or Mediterranean-Inspired Grilled Romaine Salad. Or toss it with a hearty bowl for an easy weeknight dinner. However you use it, it delivers.

A hand stirs a glass measuring cup of lemon dijon vinaigrette with a spoon on a wooden board, surrounded by lemon halves, lemon zest, and a striped cloth with yellow trim.

Looking for more healthy, homemade salad dressings? Give these a try:

This recipe is also featured on TODAY.com!

A hand holding a spoon dips into a bowl of yellow lemon dijon vinaigrette, surrounded by halved lemons, lemon zest, and a striped towel on a wooden cutting board—a perfect light salad dressing scene.
A hand holds a jar of dressing above a plate of kale salad with roasted squash, pomegranate seeds, pistachios, and cheese, surrounded by similar plates and bowls of pomegranate and pistachios on a gray surface.

Love a creamy option? Definitely try this Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette! 

A hand holding a spoon dips into a bowl of yellow lemon dijon vinaigrette, surrounded by halved lemons, lemon zest, and a striped towel on a wooden cutting board—a perfect light salad dressing scene.
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Lemon Vinaigrette

This bright and zesty homemade citrus vinaigrette comes together in minutes with simple ingredients. It's light, fresh, and heart-healthy!
Yield: 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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