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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.
Did you like this recipe?
If you enjoyed my Vinaigrette recipe please consider leaving me a 5 star rating and review in my recipe card provided below, it means so very much to me!
Homemade Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 1/2 tsp onion salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
- Whisk until the ingredients are well combined.
- Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for future use. Sammy's notes: homemade vinaigrette keeps well for about 7 days in the fridge. If your vinaigrette solidifies in the fridge, let come to room temperature before serving. This is totally normal, real olive oil does that!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Quick question, do u use regular white vinegar, or white wine vinegar?
regular white vinegar! -Sammy
Fabulous!
Could you substitute coconut sugar or something else?
You sure can – you can also add a splash of maple syrup for sweetness. – Sammy
So good and simple.
Just Immaculate recipe
Easy, versatile and delicious!
Really nice!! just made it and tasted it. Going to have a big , beautiful and healthy salad today! Thank you for sharing your family recipe 🙂
Will try soon but I have no doubt it will be awesome. I have made your meatballs and they were fantastic! Love following you! Many thanks!🙏
Hi Sandi! Thank you for being here and making my recipes! xo – Sammy
My new go to. Love the addition of dry mustard – it really adds a little extra flavor.
This looks so good! Quick question- I am not a fan of mustard. If I omit the dry mustard, will it still taste good, or do you really need that element? Thanks!
It will still taste delicious!
This vinaigrette was fantastic!! It will definitely be my new go to for salads❤️
Can you use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar?
you sure can
Excellent
Will you share your Caesar dressing recipe, please
https://sammymontgoms.com/johnny-bs-caesar-dressing/ – it’s on my site listed under salads and dressings! xo
Very good. Thank you
Delicious!
This looks amazing!!!!
Quick, easy and DELICIOUS! I used an immersion blender to bring it together. It lasted 2 days in our house and gave us reason to eat more salad!
Very good. Thank you
Unbelievable to receive this recipe, thank you for sharing, it’s an act of love to us that you share this family recipe, hugs from Cuba
Thank you for the salad dressing that I requested; and also thank you for sharing your salad recipes…I really appreciate it and can’t wait to try them. They sound delicious!
Easy to make and tastes wonderfully. Thank you so much. It goes well with many different salads. Add nuts or cranberries a hit!
Hi Margaret – thank you for taking the time to leave a review! – Sammy
Delicious made with red wine vinegar for extra zing
Delicious and so simple with ingredients I already have. Yum.
If I only have wet mustard, how much do I use instead of the dry mustard? Thank you!
Love this recipe so good on any salad!
This is now one of my favorite dressings! I love all your recipes.
Hi Anna! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. I am so happy you loved this recipe!
Can’t wait to try it.
Delicious! Works well with spinach, feta, pomegranate, walnuts, radish, red onion.