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Elevate your salads and meals with this flavorful Lemon Herb homemade vinaigrette

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Elevate your culinary creations with our zesty lemon herb vinaigrette recipe! Bursting with fresh flavors and boasting a hint of umami it’s a value added recipe for your menu. Additionally, this versatile dressing is perfect for salads, marinades, and more. This deliciousness begin with a base of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Freshly squeezed lemon juice highly recommended. Next, add minced garlic, oregano, shallot, and grey poupon mustard. Importantly, the mustard helps to stabilize the emulsification of the dressing. Moreover for a touch of umami flavor add some of our umami spice seasoning mix for a customizable twist. Emulsify with extra virgin olive oil or substitute with lighter alternatives like avocado or grape seed oils for a milder taste. Shake vigorously in a jar to blend the ingredients seamlessly.

Furthermore, this vinaigrette enhance the taste of salads and doubles as a marinade. For example, it also serves as a delightful marinade for chicken breasts, white fish like branzino, and even shrimps. Specifically, the light and tangy profile complements a variety of dishes, making it a staple in any kitchen. Plus, it’s a healthier alternative to store-bought dressings, free from preservatives and additives. Importantly, with its fresh ingredients, this vinaigrette packs a nutritious punch. Moreover, it provides antioxidants from lemon juice and anti-inflammatory properties from herbs like oregano.

Whether you’re looking to brighten up salads or add a depth of flavor to grilled meats and seafood, this zesty lemon herb vinaigrette is the perfect choice. Get creative with your culinary creations and enjoy the benefits of this homemade, healthy dressing!

More delicious and easy to make homemade vinaigrettes

Craving more delicious dressings similar to our zesty lemon herb vinaigrette, we recommend trying these easy and delicious recipes. This Zesty Avocado Tomato vinaigrette does double duty. First, use this delicious and creamy dressing on salads. Second use as a finishing sauce for chicken and fish. Not to mention, our Raspberry Champagne Dressing works perfectly with one of our favorite salads, Lobster Fruits Arugula Salad.

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