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Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

This recipe comes exclusively to Epicurious from Suzanne Tracht of Los Angeles' Jar restaurant and is part of a modern Hanukkah menu.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 to 2

garlic cloves, smashed and peeled

Zest of 1 large lemon (about 2 teaspoons)

1

/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1

/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1

teaspoon sherry vinegar

1

/4 cup water

1

teaspoon sugar

1

/2 cup canola oil or other neutral salad oil, such as walnut

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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Preparation

  1. Using a mortar and pestle, grind or crush garlic, lemon zest, and salt into a fine paste. Combine lemon juice, vinegar, water and sugar. Add to the garlic paste and then whisk in oil slowly; adjust seasoning to taste.