Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ¼ to ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon fresh or dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, Dijon mustard, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and honey or maple syrup if using. This creates the tangy and flavorful base of your vinaigrette.
- Emulsify the dressing: While whisking continuously, drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil slowly to emulsify the dressing, creating a smooth and slightly thickened texture. Alternatively, add all ingredients to a 10-oz mason jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously to combine and emulsify.
- Adjust flavors and add thyme: Taste your vinaigrette; if it is too tangy, add more olive oil a little at a time until it suits your preference. Stir in fresh or dried thyme if desired for additional herbal flavor, and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Store properly: Transfer the vinaigrette to the refrigerator where it will keep for up to 1 week. Note that the olive oil may solidify when chilled. To use, allow the dressing to sit at room temperature for a few minutes and stir well before dressing your salad or vegetables.
Notes
- For a touch of sweetness, add honey or maple syrup, but this is optional.
- Use a mason jar for easy shaking and storage.
- If your dressing is too thick after refrigeration, simply warm slightly or stir to re-emulsify.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Great for vegan diets if maple syrup is used instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
