Try this recipe for lemon vinaigrette salad dressing.
September 19, 2024
First Stop Health Coaches
Try this lemon vinaigrette. It’s quick, easy, and you’ll love it on almost anything. When it comes to salad dressings, they vary greatly nutritionally. Many are full of added sugar, additives, and saturated fat, so label-reading is important.
Have you ever tried making your own? You’ll know exactly what’s in it, probably save a bit of money, and won’t sacrifice any flavor. You likely have most of these ingredients in your kitchen. This recipe is great for salads, especially a Greek or summer-style with fruit. You can try marinating chicken, white fish or shrimp for the grill. And be warned, you may not return to store-bought again!
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon (about 4 Tbsp of juice and 3 tsp of zest)
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced OR 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced oregano OR 2 tsp of dried oregano
- Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid
- Shake until well combined.
- Refrigerate and let flavors blend for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Variety is the spice of life. Especially when life has its limitations and things can feel mundane, doing things a bit differently can be helpful in avoiding a rut. Something as simple as taking a new walking routine, listening to a new podcast on your commute, or even trying a new salad dressing on your usual salad can remind you that life doesn’t have to be the same every day.
Care you will love.
First Stop Health providers are here to care for you! You can schedule a visit with our primary care providers, certified diabetes educators and registered dietitians to talk about your health concerns. All our visits are virtual, so you can get care from where you're most comfortable!
