Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

Name: Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh chives, minced; 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 tsp honey; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

A bright and fresh all-purpose vinaigrette with lemon, Dijon mustard, and mixed fresh herbs. Light and versatile - dress salads, drizzle over roasted vegetables, or use to marinate chicken and fish.

10 minEasyServes 880 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh chives, minced
1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

In a small bowl or jar, combine 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.
2

Whisk to combine, then slowly drizzle in 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil while whisking constantly to emulsify the dressing.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 2 tbsp minced fresh chives, and 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves.
4

Taste and adjust the balance of lemon, salt, or honey to your preference.
5

Use immediately or store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.

Questions

How long does Lemon Herb Vinaigrette keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Lemon Herb Vinaigrette?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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