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Lemon Vinaigrette
Delicious, easy, and incredibly impressive, this fashionable little number is versatile. Drizzle it on anything that needs a savory, lemony upgrade.

- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ((from 1 small lemon))
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Finely chopped chives ((optional))
Instructions
- 1
Pour the lemon juice into a small bowl. Whisk in the mustard and sugar.
- 2
Drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly, until the lemon vinaigrette is shiny and smooth.
- 3
Stir in salt to taste and, if you’re feeling fancy, chives. Dribble the lemon vinaigrette over anything and everything you please.