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    Home » Sauces

    Lemon Pepper Vinaigrette

    Posted: Aug 17, 2019 · Updated: Feb 12, 2021 by Tonje

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    This easy 3 ingredient lemon pepper vinaigrette is the only salad dressing you will ever need. It's so quick to make, tastes great, and goes with almost every salad recipe!

    Lemon pepper vinaigrette in a jar on a marble table.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🥗 Serving suggestions
    • 🍲 Leftovers
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
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    Let's be real, most salads are way better when they are served with a tasty dressing. I have shared some of my personal favorites, like my easy pesto vinaigrette. I also sometimes like to use a dip on the side instead of a dressing, like my healthy homemade ranch dip or roasted red pepper hummus.

    But this dressing isn't just any dressing. This is probably my favorite, and you can find it in my fridge at all times. It's just so versatile and so easy, and you can literally use it with any of your favorite salads.

    Pouring lemon pepper vinaigrette over a salad.

    I like to make a big batch of lemon pepper vinaigrette and keep it in a jar in the fridge. This way I have a decent vinaigrette ready to go for any salad that I make. It's a great alternative to buying storebought vinaigrettes, who often have added sugar and preservatives.

    🥘 Ingredients

    All you need to make the best lemon pepper vinaigrette is 3 ingredients; extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and black pepper.

    You can use bottled lemon juice, or squeeze a fresh lemon. You should also use the highest quality olive oil you have available, as it greatly improves the flavor of the dressing. Don't worry though, I have also made this recipe with really cheap olive oil and bottled lemon juice - it's still good!

    🔪 Instructions

    Step 1: Add 6 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper to a small jar or bowl. Shake or whisk the ingredients for a few seconds to combine them.

    The lemon pepper vinaigrette is now ready to serve!

    Making lemon pepper vinaigrette in a jar.

    💭 Top tips

    Here are my top tips on making the perfect lemon pepper vinaigrette:

    • Vinaigrettes are generally very easy to make. You need 3 parts olive oil, and 1 parts of an acidic ingredient, such as lemon juice or vinegar, plus any herbs or spices. Keep this rule in mind if you want to multiply the recipe.
    • If you want to change it up, you can add any extra herbs or spices. Try adding some finely chopped parsley or red chili flakes.

    🥗 Serving suggestions

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    🍲 Leftovers

    This salad dressing stores incredibly well! Store it in an airtight dressing container or jar in a refridgerator for up to 3 weeks, and use it in your favorite meals or salads.

    Over time, the pepper, lemon juice and olive oil tend to separate in the container. Make sure to give it a shake or a stir to combine the ingredients again before using it in any dishes.

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Can I freeze vinaigrette? - Yes! If you want to, you can freeze this salad dressing for up to 6 months. Thaw it in the fridge, and stir to combine the ingredients before using the vinaigrette.

    Recipe

    Lemon pepper salad dressing in a jar.

    Lemon Pepper Vinaigrette

    This easy 3 ingredient lemon pepper vinaigrette is the only salad dressing you will ever need. It’s so quick to make, tastes great, and goes with almost every salad recipe!
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    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 3 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 3 mins
    Course Dressing
    Cuisine American, Mediterranean
    Servings 6
    Calories 120 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 6 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Add 6 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper to a small jar or bowl. Shake or whisk the ingredients for a few seconds to combine them.

    Notes

    Can I freeze vinaigrette? – Yes! If you want to, you can freeze this salad dressing for up to 6 months. Thaw it in the fridge, and stir to combine the ingredients before using the vinaigrette.

    Leftovers

    This salad dressing stores incredibly well! Store it in an airtight dressing container or jar in a refridgerator for up to 3 weeks, and use it in your favorite meals or salads.
    Over time, the pepper, lemon juice and olive oil tend to separate in the container. Make sure to give it a shake or a stir to combine the ingredients again before using it in any dishes.

    Top tips

    Here are my top tips on making the perfect lemon pepper vinaigrette:
    • Vinaigrettes are generally very easy to make. You need 3 parts olive oil, and 1 parts of an acidic ingredient, such as lemon juice or vinegar, plus any herbs or spices. Keep this rule in mind if you want to multiply the recipe.
    • If you want to change it up, you can add any extra herbs or spices. Try adding some finely chopped parsley or red chili flakes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 120kcal
    Keyword dairy free, egg free, gluten free, lemon, nut free, olive oil, pepper, quick, soy free, vegan
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