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.
1teaspoonMustard powder or 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2tablespoonWhite wine vinegar or cider vinegar
½Lemonjuice and zest
4tablespoonOlive 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.