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Creamy Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

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  • Prep Time25 min
  • Total Time25 min
  • Makes8 to 12 servings
Red Russian kale leaves in a bowl of creamy lemon-herb vinagrette

Produced by Aimee Nishitoba, Photography by Carmen Cheung, Food Styling by Michelle Rabin, Prop Styling by Madeleine Johari.

Light and tangy, this salad dressing offers a refreshing twist to our universal vinaigrette recipe.—Jennifer Pallian

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 3/4 cup olive oil

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped herbs, such as chives, parsley, dill, tarragon and/or basil

  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

  • Whisk lemon juice with kosher salt, then mayo before drizzling in olive oil.

  • Whisk in finely chopped herbs and lemon zest.

Storage guidelines

This vinaigrette can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Recipe variations

Looking to switch things up? Try our  Simple Vinaigrette, Dijon Mustard Vinagrette, or Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette recipes.

Jennifer Pallian is a food scientist, recipe developer and blogger at Foodess. She lives in Vancouver.

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