Description
Ina Garten’s homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing elevates simple salads with zesty Mediterranean flavors. Whisked olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard create a light, tangy complement you’ll want to drizzle on everything.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 ml (2 fl oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 120 ml (4 fl oz) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Citrus Fusion: In a compact mixing vessel, merge freshly extracted lemon juice with premium extra virgin olive oil, creating a luminous base for the vinaigrette.
- Flavor Calibration: Introduce kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, gently sprinkling these seasonings to elevate the dressing’s depth and complexity.
- Emulsification Technique: Utilize a wire whisk or fork to vigorously blend the ingredients, transforming the liquid components into a silky, cohesive dressing with a harmonious texture and vibrant character.
- Flavor Refinement: Conduct a nuanced taste test, making subtle seasoning adjustments to ensure a perfectly balanced vinaigrette that will complement and enhance your culinary creation.
Notes
- Squeeze Fresh Lemons: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for maximum brightness and flavor, avoiding bottled lemon juice which can taste flat and artificial.
- Whisk Thoroughly: Emulsify ingredients completely by whisking vigorously to create a smooth, well-integrated dressing that prevents oil separation.
- Quality Matters: Select high-quality extra virgin olive oil for rich, authentic taste that elevates the entire vinaigrette’s flavor profile.
- Taste and Adjust: Always sample the dressing before serving, making subtle salt and pepper tweaks to achieve perfect balance and harmony.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg