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Lemon Herb Vinaigrette Dressing in a jar next to a lemon, shallot and some fresh herbs.

The Best Lemon Herb Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

Rosanna Stevens
This easy lemon herb vinaigrette recipe goes with everything and is a basic cooking essential to have in your line-up. It's full of fresh herbs and flavor, with just the right amount of zing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine British
Servings 8 servings
Calories 69 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoon Dill, mint, or tarragon fresh, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Parsley fresh, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Chives fresh, chopped
  • 1 Shallot finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard powder or 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon White wine vinegar or cider vinegar
  • ½ Lemon juice and zest
  • 4 tablespoon Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Measure all the ingredients except the fresh herbs into a jar and vigorously shake or whisk to combine and emulsify.
  • Season to taste, and add more lemon juice if you think the flavors need lifting.
  • Add the fresh chopped herbs and shake again just before serving to get the best flavor.

Notes

Use the parsley and chives as the base herbs, but swap out the 'main' herb according to what else you are serving: 
Dill works best on side dishes or salads served with chicken or fish main dishes. 
Tarragon works best on side dishes or salads served with steak, chicken, or fish main dishes. 
Mint works best on side dishes or salads served with chicken, pork, or lamb main dishes. 
Basil works best on side dishes served with steak, chicken, vegetarian, or some cheese main dishes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
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