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Basic Lemon Vinaigrette

May 8, 2025
This basic lemon vinaigrette is a kitchen staple you’ll want to make again and again.
Made with just a few simple ingredients, it comes together in minutes and adds a bright, zesty flavor to almost anything.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course dinner, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 - 3 lemons
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Juice the lemons until you've reached about a ¼ cup of juice.
    ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • Add the fresh lemon juice, avocado oil, salt, and pepper to a glass jar with a lid
    ¼ cup avocado oil, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • Vigorously shake the jar until the dressing is emulsified.
  • Drizzle this basic lemon vinaigrette over salads, grain bowls, proteins, roasted veggies, or anything that needs a little pop.
Keyword easy, quick