Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette
A bright, punchy lemon vinaigrette that’s perfect for tender salad greens, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. So fresh, so good!
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Equipment
- immersion blender optional
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons finely minced shallot (about ½ medium shallot)
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (¼ cup + 2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Macerate the Shallot: In a blending cup or small bowl, combine the minced shallot and lemon juice. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes to soften the shallot and infuse the lemon juice.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the lemon zest, mustard, honey, salt, pepper, and olive oil to the blending cup.
- Blend Until Creamy: Use a handheld immersion blender to blend until smooth and emulsified.No blender? Slowly whisk in the olive oil by hand, or shake everything together in a tightly sealed jar.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and tweak to your liking — more lemon for extra tang, or a bit more oil to soften the flavor.
Recipe Notes
Yield: ~3/4 cup
Storage Tip:
Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 7 days. Let it come to room temp and shake well before using. Pairs perfectly with:
My Simple Field Greens Salad with Avocado and Shaved Carrots — a fresh, colorful salad that lets this vinaigrette shine.
Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 7 days. Let it come to room temp and shake well before using. Pairs perfectly with:
My Simple Field Greens Salad with Avocado and Shaved Carrots — a fresh, colorful salad that lets this vinaigrette shine.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.5g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 14.1g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6.1g
*Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Maplevine Kitchen makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
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