Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
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Ever feel like your salads are missing that zing? This lemon thyme vinaigrette is here to rescue your taste buds. It's quick, easy, and adds a burst of flavor to any dish.Note - ingredient amounts can be approximate.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, see note 1
- ¼ cup lemon juice, see note 2
- 1 tablespoon lemon rind, see note 2
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped, see note 3
- 2 garlic cloves, minced, see note 4
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, combine fresh ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 tbsp lemon rind, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp white sugar, ¼ cup water
- Slowly whisk in ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil until the mixture is emulsified. Alternatively, place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
Note 1 - extra virgin olive oil
Good quality is recommended as there are minimal ingredients in this vinaigrette and you don't want anything letting it down.
Note 2 - Lemon juice & rind
Freshly squeezed lemon juice will provide the greatest depth of flavour, and the rind (optional) can be added for an extra amount of zestiness.
Note 3 - Fresh Thyme
Dried can be used, but halve the amount as it's more concentrated. Alternatively, use different herbs for a slightly different flavour profile.
Note 4 - Garlic
Fresh recommended. In a pinch, use jarred.
Serve with
You can serve this as a Salad Dressing, marinade or dipping sauce.
Storing
Store in an airtight container or jar for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. Let sit at room temp for 10-15 minutes before using as the olive oil will become solid and the jar will need to be shaken.
Nutrition
Calories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 39gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
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