Best 13 Olive Oil And Lemon Salad Dressing Recipes

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Olive oil and lemon salad dressing is a classic dressing that is both delicious and versatile. It can be used on any type of salad, from simple greens to hearty roasted vegetables. The dressing is also a great way to add a pop of flavor to grilled or roasted meats, fish, or chicken. The key to making a good olive oil and lemon salad dressing is to use high-quality ingredients. Choose a good quality olive oil that has a fruity flavor and a light peppery finish. Freshly squeezed lemon juice will also make a big difference in the flavor of the dressing.

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THE BEST LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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This is one of my favorite salad dressings. It works for a simple salad or with crispy Parmesan chicken with a cool salad on top.

Provided by lukeder101

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 214.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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Versatile and delicious, this lemon vinaigrette is a favorite among homemade salad dressings. The fresh lemon flavor brightens up simple green salads as a dressing but it's also a lively addition to fresh steamed vegetables, like broccoli, green beans or cauliflower. -Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Culinary Director

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING



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If you use lovely fresh leaves and dress them properly, even the most basic salad like this one will taste absolutely amazing. The combination of oil and acid in the dressing helps our bodies to absorb more of the nutrients from the greens. Super clever!

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     Sides     Jamie's Food Revolution     Vegetables     Fruit     Quick fixes     Quick & healthy recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 8

SALAD
1 soft round lettuce
1 little gem lettuce
1 small radicchio (or an extra little gem)
a few sprigs of soft mixed fresh herbs, such as basil, flat-leaf parsley, mint
LEMON DRESSING
1 lemon
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, halve the lemon, then squeeze the juice into an empty jam jar, using your fingers to catch any pips.
  • Add the oil and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper to the jar.
  • Put the lid securely on the jar and shake well.
  • Have a taste and see whether you think it needs a bit more lemon juice or oil - you want it to be slightly too acidic, so that it's still nice and zingy once you've dressed your salad leaves.
  • Use a knife to trim the roots away from all the lettuces. Separate out the leaves, throwing any tatty ones away.
  • Pop them in a colander and give them a good wash under cold running water over the sink.
  • Spin them dry in a salad spinner, or wrap in a clean tea towel and shake dry, then pile the leaves into a large salad bowl.
  • Pick and add the herbs to the bowl, discarding the stalks.
  • From a height, drizzle 3 tablespoons of the dressing over the leaves and gently toss together with the tips of your fingers until every leaf is coated - try not to be heavy-handed and don't be tempted to overdress or the leaves will go limp.
  • Have a taste and add a splash more dressing, if needed - remember you can always add more but you can't take it away, so be cautious. Pop the lid securely on the jam jar and keep the leftover dressing in the fridge for another day. Serve the salad straightaway.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 12.2 g fat, SaturatedFat 1.8 g saturated fat, Protein 0.9 g protein, Carbohydrate 1.8 g carbohydrate, Sugar 1.3 g sugar, Sodium 0.09 g salt, Fiber 0.9 g fibre

JAM JAR DRESSINGS



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I like to make my dressings in jam jars, because it's so easy to see what's going on and you can shake them up easily. With the exception of the yoghurt dressing, they're all based on a ratio of 3 parts oil to 1 part acid (vinegar or lemon). Generally, this ratio is a really good benchmark for making any dressing, but it's always sensible to have a little taste once you've shaken it up. If the seasoning is there but you're finding it a little too acidic, you've cracked it, because once the dressing is on the salad leaves it will be perfect.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     Cheap & cheerful     Jamie's Ministry of Food     Alfresco     Christmas     Gift     Keep cooking and carry on     Cheap & cheerful

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

French dressing
¼ of a clove of garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white or red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Yoghurt dressing
⅓ cup natural yoghurt
2 tablespoons white or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Lemon dressing
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon
Balsamic dressing
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • FRENCH DRESSING
  • Peel and finely chop ¼ of a clove of garlic. Put the garlic, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of white or red wine vinegar and 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into a jam jar with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake well.
  • YOGHURT DRESSING
  • Put ⅓ cup of natural yoghurt, 2 tablespoons of white or red wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil into a jam jar with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake well.
  • LEMON DRESSING
  • Put 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into a jam jar with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon. Put the lid on the jar and shake well.
  • BALSAMIC DRESSING
  • Put 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar into a jam jar with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 calories, Fat 0 g fat, SaturatedFat 0 g saturated fat, Protein 0 g protein, Carbohydrate 0 g carbohydrate, Sugar 0 g sugar, Sodium 0 g salt, Fiber 0 g fibre

SIMPLE LIME SALAD DRESSING



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We recently stayed in a villa in Bali. The cook made this dressing a couple of times to go over a salad of mixed greens tomatoes and cucumber. She included mint in the salad-not the dressing. Her recipe was actually just equal quantities of lime juice, white (not palm) sugar, and olive oil, garlic and slat and pepper, so it's super easy to make enough for 1 or 12.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all together until the sugar has dissolved then serve over salad ingredients of your choice.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH OLIVE OIL, LEMON, AND PARMESAN CHEESE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bunches arugula, washed, dried, and torn
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
A chunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, drizzle the arugula with the oil, squeeze in the lemon juice, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until well mixed and taste for seasoning. Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin pieces of Parmigiano over the top.

LEMON AND OLIVE OIL DRESSING



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A classic Mediterranean salad dressing that's simple and so good - makes a great marinade for grilled chicken, too.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon sea salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup high-quality extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1 grated lemon, zest of (optional)

Steps:

  • With a mortar & pestle, make a paste of the salt and minced garlic.
  • Mix together lemon juice and olive oil. Add the salt and garlic mixture to the lemon juice and olive oil in a tightly closed container.
  • Shake well. Sprinkle optional grated Parmesan or lemon zest on top of salad before tossing.

LEMON-OIL SALAD DRESSING



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Provided by Jennifer Tammy

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 to 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
(2 to 3 lemons), depending on how tangy you like it
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic (if using).
  • Then very slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly to emulsify.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.

HERBED POTATO SALAD WITH LEMON-OLIVE OIL DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Onion     Potato     Picnic     Lemon     Mint     Summer     Oregano     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds red-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Steam potatoes just until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer potatoes to large bowl. Add oil to potatoes and toss to coat. Mix in onion, bell pepper, lemon juice, oregano, mint, salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.)

LEBANESE LEMON SALAD DRESSING



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Tangy, zesty, garlicky lemon and olive oil flavors blend in this dressing that compliments salads which include some type of grilled meat and baked or fried pita chips in the place of croutons. This dressing is best with salads containing grilled chicken, shrimp or fish. It is very tangy but absolutely yummy.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Fruit Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup mild extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 320.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

LEMON-LIME OLIVE OIL DRESSING



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This recipe for lemon-lime olive oil dressing from "The Ciminelli Solution," by Sue Ciminelli, is the perfect addition to a healthy antioxidant salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

Juice and zest from 1 lemon
Juice and zest from 1 lime
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl; let stand 10 minutes before using.

LEMON GARLIC SALAD DRESSING (WITH VARIATIONS)



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See how easy it is to whip up this simple lemon-garlic salad dressing and tailor it to your tastes-you'll soon ditch all those bottles.

Provided by Molly Watson

Categories     Salad     Dinner     Lunch     Side Dish     Ingredient     Sauce

Time 10m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small clove garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (finely grated)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (plus more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground; plus more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon dry ground mustard
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ​(or lemon-infused olive oil )
Salad greens

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Peel and mince the garlic (you can use a garlic press if you like; presses tend to bring out the bitterness in garlic, but some people don't seem to notice it).
  • If you're making a salad in the next few hours, put the garlic in a large salad bowl. (If you're making the dressing ahead of time, put the garlic in a sealable jar.)
  • Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and mustard. Whisk to combine everything (or seal and shake the jar).
  • Whisk in the olive oil (or, again, seal the jar and shake it vigorously).
  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste. If the dressing is too zingy for you, feel free to add more olive oil to soften the flavor. A bit more salt will help temper​ the acid kick, too.
  • Use the vinaigrette-style dressing immediately. If you've made the dressing in the salad bowl, just add the greens to that big bowl and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 366 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 2 Ounces Sauce (3 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

LEMON AND OLIVE OIL DRESSING



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Along with a classic vinaigrette made with sherry vinegar and red-wine vinegar, this is an all-purpose dressing I turn to time and again.

Provided by Patricia Wells

Categories     HarperCollins     Salad Dressing     Lemon Juice

Yield Makes about 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 teaspoon lemon zest salt, or fine sea salt to taste
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Special Equipment
A small jar with a lid

Steps:

  • In the jar, combine the salt and lemon juice. Cover with the lid and shake to blend. Add the oil and shake once more. Taste for seasoning. The dressing can be used immediately. (Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Shake to blend again before using.)

Tips:

  • Use good quality olive oil. The better the olive oil, the better the dressing will taste.
  • Use fresh lemon juice. Bottled lemon juice can be used, but fresh lemon juice will give the dressing a brighter, more flavorful taste.
  • Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. This will help to balance out the acidity of the lemon juice.
  • If you want a thicker dressing, add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard or mayonnaise.
  • For a more herbaceous flavor, add a tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme.
  • Serve the dressing immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later use.

Conclusion:

Olive oil and lemon salad dressing is a versatile and delicious dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With its bright, tangy flavor, olive oil and lemon salad dressing is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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