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    Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette

    Modified: Jul 22, 2022 · Published: Feb 18, 2021 by Radwa ·

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    This lemon mustard vinaigrette is a zesty dressing made with maple and dijon mustard. I used it as a veggie and salad dressing or meat marinade. The trick is to use fresh lemon juice for the best flavour.

    Homemade Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing

    Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette

    This super flavourful lemon mustard vinaigrette is incredibly easy! Made with maple, lemon, garlic, Dijon mustard and olive oil. Simply mix all the ingredients in a mason jar, and voila, you have made a simple yet flavorful vinaigrette to flavor salad, veggies, or chicken.

    Once I start making a homemade salad dressing, I never go back to store-bought ones because it is much fresher, cheaper, healthier, and in the same time super easy to make.

    I also use this lemon mustard vinaigrette to marinate my chicken breast before roasting.

    This recipe I am sharing today is my go-to easy vinaigrette for any salad dressing. It is a perfectly balanced dressing; it is sweet, sour, and tangy and makes any salad incredibly delicious, and it can be made in less than five minutes.

    The trick is to use fresh ingredients; don't use bottled lemon; use freshly squeezed lemon. Believe me, it is so important for the flavour of this lemon vinaigrette.

    Ingredients

    Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    • Lemon: I used fresh lemon juice, but you can replace it with apple cider vinegar.
    • Olive oil: It is the base of any salad dressing, so try to use the best quality olive oil. I use extra version olive oil. you can replace it with peanut oil, avocado oil, or walnut oil.
    • Dijon mustard: It gives a nice flavour to this dressing recipe.
    • Maple syrup: To give some sweetness which helps balance the flavor. You can use honey if you want.
    • Garlic: I highly recommend grating the garlic with the microplane to allow it to infuse well in the dressing.
    • Salt and pepper

    How to Make Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette

    Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar.

    Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar, stir well using a whisk and pour over the salad then serve.

    Or you can put all the ingredients in a jar and screw on the lid then shake the jar vigorously for a few seconds until everything combines together. 

    Tip: Before you pour the vinaigrette on the salad, make sure to taste it and adjust the salt.

    Homemade Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing

    Top Tips

    • Add some fresh herbs (finely chopped) such as thyme, oregano, or parsley to give this salad dressing a nice flavour. 
    • You can also add dried herbs with a pinch of chilli powder if you like.
    • Vinaigrette may solidify in the fridge; the best thing to do about that is to leave it at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to liquefy the oil again. 
    • Store leftover in a container in the fridge for 5-6 days. Don't forget to shake well before using.
    Homemade Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing

    Use Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette With

    • Mediterranean couscous salad
    • Mediterranean eggplant salad
    • Tuna avocado salad

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    Pouring the Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette over a rocket salad.
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    5 from 3 votes

    Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette

    This lemon mustard vinaigrette is a zesty dressing made with maple and dijon mustard. I used it as a veggie and salad dressing or meat marinade. The trick is to use fresh lemon juice for the best flavour.
    Course Dressing
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 12 tablespoons
    Calories 86kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups
    • Garlic press

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic , minced
    • 3 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

    Instructions

    • Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar, stir well using a whisk and pour over the salad then serve.
      Or you can put all the ingredients in a jar and screw on the lid then shake the jar firmly for a few seconds until everything combines together. 

    Notes

    Vinaigrette may solidify in the fridge; the best thing to do about that is to leave it at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to liquefy the oil again. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

    Comments

    1. Sonia says

      March 18, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for this wonderful basic vinaigrette recipe. It’s exactly how I like it. I made this recipe, and it made my salad so delicious and flavourful. I used white vinegar in making the recipe, but next time I will use balsamic vinegar.

      Reply
    2. Anna says

      March 18, 2021 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      This salad dressing is fantastic! I made it with balsamic vinegar and added honey instead of maple syrup, and the dressing was amazing!! I loved it.

      Reply
    3. Wendy says

      March 18, 2021 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      I made this recipe; it is so good. I added some brown sugar too.

      Reply
    5 from 3 votes

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