The Best Lemon Vinaigrette

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This lemon vinaigrette is one of my favorite salad dressings. It's easy to make with fresh lemon juice and ingredients you probably already have. Delicious on a simple green salad or with crispy Parmesan chicken and salad.

By lukeder101
Updated on March 10, 2025
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 cup
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, or to taste

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make the best lemon vinaigrette

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  2. Whisk red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.

    A small bowl of vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper being whisked together

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  3. Slowly stream olive oil into vinegar mixture, whisking continuously, until well combined.

    A hand pouring a glass cup of olive oil into a bowl with vinegar-mixture, while being whisked

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  4. Add lemon juice and whisk to combine.

    A small pitcher of lemon juice being poured into a bowl of dressing

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  5. Pour vinaigrette into a screw-top jar or bottle; seal. Shake before serving.

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Cook’s Note

You can add some honey if you prefer a less tangy vinaigrette.

509 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

128 Calories
14g Fat
2g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 128
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 214mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 18mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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