Parmesan Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

A mason jar with lemon vinaigrette inside on a messy cutting board.

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Parmesan Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

Put this Parmesan Lemon Vinaigrette recipe together in minutes with real lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and parmesan cheese. Shake in a jar, whisk in a bowl, either way, it elevates any green salad into something special.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salads & Dressing

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lemon vinaigrette, lemon vinaigrette recipe, mustard vinaigrette recipe, vinaigrette dressing, vinaigrette recipe

Servings:

Calories: 142kcal

Author: Lisa Hatfield

Equipment

Ingredients

1 whole lemon zest (zest first!)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (regular or Meyer lemons)
1 cup good olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons shallot (peeled and minced)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ cup parmesan cheese grated
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

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Instructions

Finely mince the shallot and grate the parmesan cheese.
In a clean mason jar with a fitted lid, add all the ingredients; olive oil, white wine vinegar, shallot, Dijon mustard, parmesan cheese, sea salt, pepper, lemon zest and lemon juice. Optional, add one clove of crushed garlic. Place the lid on tight, and shake for about a minute. That's it!
Or you can whisk this lemon vinaigrette in a small bowl or a glass mixing cup.
Re-shake jar with lid on to recombine, drizzle over salad. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and use within 2 weeks.

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Notes

Mixing

You can use a blender, or Vitamix, and blend away or a whisk and bowl. But a mason jar is so fast and easy, and stores perfectly in the fridge!

The olive oil will firm up in the fridge, just pull the dressing out about 30 minutes before using, and give it a good whisk or shake in the jar.

Leftover Vinaigrette Ideas

It's divine on a salad full of fresh tomatoes.
Use as a chicken marinade, and roast or grill.
Toss it in a feta salad made with bell peppers.
It pairs perfectly with pasta salad, just toss it on.
Give it a try drizzled on crusty fresh bread.

Vinegar

You can substitute apple cider or red wine vinegar for white wine vinegar. White wine vinegar is milder than regular distilled vinegar and better for dressings.

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