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    Home » Recipes » Everyday Staples

    Published: Aug 26, 2023 · Modified: Sep 4, 2023 by Angie Zoobkoff · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. · Leave a Comment

    Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette

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    This bright herby lemon thyme vinaigrette dressing comes together in just 5 minutes with a handful of everyday ingredients. It has so many uses that you'll want to keep a jar of it in the fridge all the time to brighten salads, vegetables, grain bowls, and more.

    A jar of lemon thyme vinaigrette wit ha lemon and bunch of thyme behind it.

    I like to think of this easy vinaigrette as sunshine in a jar. Its bright lemon flavor is guaranteed to boost any dish, even in the dead of winter. I love drizzling it over simple salads, like this grilled tuna salad, or tossing it with grilled or roasted vegetables, like these grilled beets.

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    • Why This Recipe is a Great Everyday Staple
    • Ingredients and Substitutions
    • Important Steps
    • FAQs
    • Tips and Troubleshooting
    • More Everyday Staple Recipes You'll Love
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    Why This Recipe is a Great Everyday Staple

    • It's an easy homemade condiment with only 5 ingredients and comes together in less than 5 minutes.
    • The recipe scales easily, allowing you to make a big batch, or just as much as you need at once.
    • It stores well so you can always have some on hand.

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    Ingredients for lemon thyme vinaigrette--vinegar, oil, Dijon mustard, lemon, and oil.
    • Lemon juice--Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best results.
    • Vinegar--My preference is to use white wine vinegar here, but red wine or apple cider vinegar will also work.
    • Thyme--Use fresh thyme for the lemon herb dressing. For an extra lemon boost, seek out lemon thyme.

    Important Steps

    A jar of dressing next to a squeezed half lemon and an empty dish of Dijon mustard.
    A person shaking up a jar of lemon thyme vinaigrette next to a squeeze half lemon and an empty dish of Dijon mustard.
    1. Combine the dressing ingredients in a small jar or lidded container.
    2. Shake well to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

    FAQs

    Can I make this into a creamy lemon thyme dressing?

    Definitely. Replace 2 tablespoons of the oil with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise. The dressing will be thicker.

    How can I use this dressing?

    Drizzle it over salads, or use it as a quick marinade for fish or chicken. It's also great spooned over grilled vegetables or stirred into rice or grains to add flavor to a simple grain bowl.

    Tips and Troubleshooting

    • The dressing will separate as it sits. Shake well before using.
    • Store the lemon herb vinaigrette in a lidded jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. If the dressing solidifies, let it sit at room temperature until it becomes liquid again, then shake well to combine.
    • This dressing is suitable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets.
    An overhead view of a jar of lemon thyme viniagrette.

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    A jar of lemon thyme vinaigrette wit ha lemon and bunch of thyme behind it.

    Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette

    I like to think of this easy lemon thyme vinaigrette as sunshine in a jar. Made with only a handful of everyday ingredients, it's guaranteed to brighten any dish it gets drizzled over.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine French
    Servings 7 tablespoons
    Calories 71 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
    • 4 tablespoons olive oil
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a lidded jar or container, combine the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, and thyme.
    • Pour in the olive oil, secure the lid, and shake well to combine.
    • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

    Notes

    • Shake, shake, shake--The dressing will separate as it sits. Shake well before using.
    • Storage--Store the lemon herb vinaigrette in a lidded jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. If the dressing solidifies, let it sit at room temperature until it becomes liquid again, then shake well to combine.
    • Dietary--This dressing is suitable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 71kcal
    Keyword lemon herb dressing, lemon salad dressing, lemon vinaigrette
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