Whole Lemon Vinaigrette Recipes

LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, and honey, if using.
• Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking and continue to whisk until the dressing is emulsified. Alternatively, combine everything in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake to combine.
• If your dressing is too tangy, add more olive oil, to taste.
• Add the thyme, if desired, and season to taste. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week. The olive oil will solidify a bit in the fridge. To soften, let the dressing sit at room temp for a few minutes and stir before using.

LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together first 4 ingredients. Slowly add olive oil while whisking constantly.

GRAIN SALAD WITH OLIVES AND WHOLE-LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook farro in a large wide pot over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown and toasted (it should start to smell like popcorn), about 4 minutes. Remove pot from heat and pour in cold water to cover grains by 1"; throw in a generous amount of salt (a healthy handful should do it). Set pot over medium-high heat and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, skimming surface occasionally of any foam that may rise to the top, until grains are tender but still have some bite, 25-35 minutes. Drain and transfer farro to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, using the side of a chef's knife, coarsely crush olives to break them up into large craggy pieces; discard pits. Place in a large bowl and add chopped lemon and shallots. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Let mixture sit 5 minutes to allow shallots to slightly pickle and flavors to meld.
• Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium. Add olive mixture and cook, swirling occasionally, until ingredients are warmed through and shallots are slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Scrape vinaigrette into bowl with farro and toss to combine. Taste grain salad and season with salt, pepper, and a little lemon juice if you want.
• Just before you're ready to eat, fold herbs into salad.
• Do Ahead
• Grains can be cooked 1 day ahead; let cool, then cover and chill. Salad (without herbs) can be made 6 hours ahead; cover and chill.

LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

WHOLE-LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Zest lemon over a bowl. Trim off remaining peel and pith and remove seeds; discard peel, pith, and seeds. Finely chop flesh of fruit, squeeze out juice, and place both in bowl with zest. Add vinegar, shallot, thyme, and red-pepper flakes. Whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper.

THE BEST LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into the vinegar mixture while whisking briskly. Beat lemon juice into the mixture.
• Pour dressing into a sealable jar or bottle, seal, and shake until emulsified.

LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In medium heavy saucepan over very low heat, combine oil, lemon peel, lemon thyme, and lemongrass. Cook, uncovered, until aromatic, about 1 hour. Do not let oil boil. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Strain through fine-mesh sieve into medium heatproof container and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. (Oil can be refrigerated, in airtight container, up to 5 days).
• In medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup lemon oil, then olive oil. (Vinaigrette can be made up to 3 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature and stir before serving.)