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Lemon Dressing

Lemon Dressing: Brighten Your Salads with Fresh Zest

This Lemon Dressing adds a bright, tangy flavor to salads, making them feel gourmet while providing healthful and easy preparation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing Base
  • ½ cup Avocado Oil can swap with olive oil
  • ¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice avoid jarred for best flavor
  • 1 unit Lemon Zest adjust to taste
For Flavor Depth
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard any store-brand option works
  • 1 clove Fresh Minced Garlic start small
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Leaves a pinch of Italian seasoning can substitute
For Final Touches
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper pre-ground is acceptable

Equipment

  • mason jar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Step 1: Zest and Juice the Lemon. Zest one fresh lemon and juice it to yield about ¼ cup of juice.
  2. Step 2: Combine Ingredients in a Jar. In a mason jar, add lemon juice, zest, garlic, avocado oil, mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Step 3: Shake to Emulsify. Seal the jar and shake vigorously for 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Taste and Adjust Seasoning. After shaking, taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Step 5: Store for Later Use. Store any leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 18mgVitamin C: 5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Shake well before serving as ingredients may separate.

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