Description
Zesty lemon herb vinaigrette dazzles taste buds with Mediterranean charm, blending bright citrus and fragrant herbs. Fresh ingredients dance together, creating a light, tangy dressing perfect for salads and drizzling over grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing Base:
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) coarse sea salt
- 1 rounded teaspoon (5 ml) mustard powder
Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 3–4 tablespoons (45–60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
Seasoning:
- Freshly milled black pepper
Instructions
- Pulverize sea salt using a mortar and pestle, creating a fine granular texture.
- Introduce minced garlic and transform into a smooth, aromatic paste by grinding against the sides of the mortar.
- Incorporate mustard powder, balsamic vinegar, and freshly cracked black pepper, blending ingredients thoroughly.
- Gradually stream olive oil into the mixture, whisking consistently to create a seamless, silky emulsion.
- Continue whisking vigorously until the vinaigrette achieves a uniform, glossy consistency with no visible oil separation.
Notes
- Use freshly ground sea salt for a more intense flavor profile and better texture when crushing.
- Mince garlic finely before mashing to ensure a smooth, even paste without large chunks.
- Choose high-quality balsamic vinegar for a richer, more complex taste in the dressing.
- Drizzle olive oil gradually while whisking to create a perfect emulsion that won’t separate quickly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.5 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg