Are you looking for a simple, zesty and bright lemon Vinaigrette? Make this just once, and you’ll never buy store bought salad dressing again!

My dad has been making this vinaigrette for years! In fact, we named it the: Barone House Salad Dressing because we rarely switch it up. It’s zesty, bright, flavourful and will blow any store bought version out of the water. Yes it adds a delicious flavour to greens, but it also works as a chicken, shrimp or vegetable marinade.

Ingredients

Here is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need to make my Vinaigrette. For the exact detailed measurements and ingredients, scroll to the bottom of this page to review my recipe card.

• Olive oil: try to use a high quality olive oil for the best results.
• Lemon juice: makes it zesty and bright.
• White vinegar: adds more acid to help balance the flavours.
• Sugar: adds the perfect sweetness.
• Salt: adds flavour.
• Dry mustard: adds a delicious depth of flavour.
• Onion salt: adds flavour.
• Paprika: gives the dressing a subtle smokiness and adds to the colour.
• Oregano: adds an aromatic flavour.
• Dried thyme: adds an aromatic flavour.
• Garlic: gives it a nice kick!

What is vinaigrette?

Vinaigrette is a combination of oil (typically olive oil) and an acid such as vinegar or lemon juice. The mixture can be enhanced with salt, garlic and other spices. Vinaigrette is most commonly used to dress salads, but also works as a marinade.

What is the different between a vinaigrette and a dressing?

Dressings are typically thicker and creamier with the additional of mayonnaise, mustard or honey. Vinaigrettes typically stick to oil, vinegar, and spices.

Looking for more simple salad recipes?

I’ll share a few personal salad fav’s that you can find down below:

• Creamy Cucumber Salad
• Roasted Pepper Salad
• Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
• Healthy Big Mac Salad
• Spring Roll Salad

Substitutions & FAQ’s

How long can I store this vinaigrette in the fridge?
You can store this in your fridge for up to 7 days. I recommend taking it out of the fridge 15 minutes before adding it to your food.
Can I use other types of vinegar?
You can use champagne vinegar, sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar as alternatives.

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