This homemade Lemon Vinaigrette is bright and refreshing with lots of flavor from fresh lemon zest and juice. You can even make it ahead and store it in the fridge for a few days for easy meal prep!
4-6tablespoonslemon juicestart with 4tbsp, add more to taste
1tablespoonred wine vinegarOR white wine vinegar
1tablespoonrunny honey
1tablespoonDijon mustard
½teaspoongarlic powderor more to taste
½teaspoondried oreganoor more to taste; OR use your favorite fresh or dried herb
salt & pepper; to taste
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl or in a small jar.
Immediately use on your favorite salad, or store the dressing in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
Garlic powder vs fresh garlic: I prefer using dried powder over fresh garlic in dressings – it’s much easier to accurately gauge, as fresh garlic can greatly vary in sharpness and taste. Especially if you’re planning to store the dressing in the fridge for any length of time, I very strongly recommend to stick to garlic powder as the intensity of fresh garlic can increase in a salad dressing over time.