Homemade Lemon dressing

This dressing is made with healthy, low-calorie ingredients, and its mild citrus flavor makes it perfect for enhancing the flavor of your favorite dishes.
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About this recipe

Looking for a quick and easy way to add some zest to your salads, roasted veggies, pasta, or any other dish? Look no further than this zesty lemon dressing! It’s a great way to add some flavor and kick to any meal.

This dressing is made with healthy, low-calorie ingredients, and its mild citrus flavor makes it perfect for enhancing the flavor of your favorite dishes.

About LEmons

Lemon, also known as the Sicilian lemon or coastal lemon, is a citrus fruit native to the Mediterranean region. This fruit is one of the most popular and versatile in the kitchen thanks to its acidic and refreshing flavor and its high content of vitamin C and other nutrients.

These lemons are characterized by thick, rough skin, which can vary in color from deep yellow to light green. Its pulp is juicy and acidic, with very little sweetness, which makes it ideal for preparing drinks, desserts, dressings, and savory dishes.

Benefits of lemon

Among the main benefits of yellow lemon is its high vitamin C content, a nutrient that helps strengthen the immune system, prevent disease, and improve iron absorption in the body. In addition, the yellow lemon also contains potassium, folic acid, and antioxidants that contribute to maintaining good health.

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Ingredients of the lemon dressing

Find the complete measurements and recipe below!

How to make the dressing

To prepare the yellow lemon dressing, mix the lemon juice with the olive oil and add chopped garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper to taste. The amount of each ingredient can be adjusted according to personal preference.

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LEMON DRESSING

Alejandra Graf
This dressing is made with healthy, low-calorie ingredients, and its mild citrus flavor makes it perfect for enhancing the flavor of your favorite dishes.
3 de 7 votos
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Basics
Cuisine American
Servings 0.75 cup
Calories 1301 kcal

Equipment

  • jar
  • Garlic squeezer or fine grater

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • To prepare the yellow lemon dressing, mix the lemon juice with the olive oil and add grated garlic, mustard, Dijon, salt and pepper to taste.
  • The amount of each ingredient can be adjusted according to personal preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 1301kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 144gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 105gSodium: 78mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Keyword salad dressing

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