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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Steps:
- Whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl; let stand 10 minutes before using.
LEMON GARLIC SALAD DRESSING (WITH VARIATIONS)
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
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
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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