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Basic Lemon Vinaigrette

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Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

Don’t believe the hype that every vinaigrette recipe should have one part acid to three parts oil. This more assertive ratio brings a lot more flavor to the table.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

⅔

cup olive oil

⅓

cup fresh lemon juice

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Whisk oil and lemon juice in a small bowl or shake in a resealable jar to emulsify; season with salt and pepper.