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Lemon vinaigrette in a white jug with a salad on the side.
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Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette

Make this quick and easy Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette for all your fresh and light salads this Spring! Using minimal & easy ingredients and put together in just minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: condiments, salad dressings
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: chopped salads, fresh salads, lemon recipes, spring recipes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 113kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
  • Slowly pour in the olive oil and whisk as you pour until it's smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Add the sour cream and whisk until smooth.
  • Use this vinaigrette straight away or store it in a glass jar up to one week in the fridge.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 113 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 12mg1%
Potassium 38mg1%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 92IU2%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.