Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette Dressing

This Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette Dressing has a light tangy slightly sweet burst of citrus flavor that makes it perfect for any salad! This homemade lemon vinaigrette is easy to make in just a few minutes and makes enough for 3 large salads. It is a great dressing to include in any weekly meal prep!

Our lemon garlic vinaigrette only takes a few simple ingredients to make. The bright, tangy flavors in this lemon garlic salad dressing bring a touch of summer flair to any salad.

I love to use it on Beet and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese or a Winter Salad with Blackberries and Pears.

When I made this recipe, I used Meyer lemons for no reason other than I love the slightly sweeter flavor they have compared to other lemons. They taste like a cross between a mandarin orange and a lemon giving them a sweeter and less acidic taste.

You are welcome to use regular lemons in this recipe, but if Meyer lemons are available in your area I highly recommend you pick some up! They are available all year but much easier to find in the winter months.

What Makes This Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette Great?

• Burst of Citrus Flavor: This Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette Dressing brings a light, tangy, and slightly sweet burst of citrus flavor to elevate any salad.
• Quick and Easy: With just a few simple ingredients, this easy lemon vinaigrette is a breeze to make, taking only a few minutes of your time.
• Great for Weekly Meal Prep. Make a jar of this lemon vinaigrette, and you’ll have enough for three large salads. It will also keep for up to 1 week, making it a convenient and delicious choice for your weekly meal prep routine.

A Quick Peek At The Ingredients

Get the full list of ingredients and amounts needed for this recipe in the recipe card below.

Substitutions & Variations

• Regular lemons – Feel free to use regular lemons instead of Meyer lemons. You may want to add a teaspoon of honey to sweeten the vinaigrette. Regular lemons are much less sweet than Meyer lemons.
• Maple syrup – Switch out the honey for maple syrup for a deeper flavor. I personally find the maple syrup a little overpowering but if you are vegan this is a good choice.
• Fresh herbs – Add chopped basil, thyme, or parsley for a fresh taste.
• Red pepper flakes – Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
• Citrus zest – Trade out the lemon zest for orange or lime zest for a different twist.

Tips

• Juicing lemons. Use a lemon juicer or cover the cut side of the lemon with cheesecloth when juicing to keep the lemon pits out of the juice.
• Adding honey. Add the lemon juice and olive oil before adding the honey so that the honey doesn’t go straight to the bottom of the jar and get stuck there. I also find that if you heat the honey up before adding it mixes a lot easier.
• Using as a marinade. If using as a marinade, be sure to only marinate your meat for under an hour. Any longer and the meat tends to break down a little to much and get a mushy texture.

Leftovers? No Problem!

Store any unused vinaigrette dressing in a tightly sealed container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator. Shake well each time before serving.

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