Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette
Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette is the bright and tangy homemade dressing that’s sure to be one of your new favorite salad dressings! It’s the perfect way to dress up salad greens or just about any veggie side dish and works great as a marinade, too.
If you like our lemon vinaigrette dressing and the flavor of mustard, then you’re going to love this easy recipe.
This bright dressing is delicious not only on salads but also on roasted vegetables or grilled veggies, too. Plus it’s a delicious way to shake up your favorite slaw, potato, or pasta salad.
You can also use this lemon vinaigrette recipe as a marinade for chicken or shrimp.
🧂 Ingredients
This is meant to be a brief overview of this great recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.
Here are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this 5-minute vinaigrette:
- extra-virgin olive oil – the perfect base for any salad dressing
- fresh lemon juice – bright and zesty flavor
- fresh garlic – compliments the lemon and mustard
- stone ground mustard – adds tangy flavor
- dried oregano and dried parsley – for herbaceousness
- onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper – to round it all out
🔪 Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a mason jar.
- Close the lid tightly.
- Shake to combine.
Alternatively, you can use a mixing bowl and whisk, or an immersion blender.
🥄Equipment
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To make this easy recipe, you will need a mixing bowl and whisk OR a mason jar with a lid. You will also need measuring spoons and a liquid measuring cup.
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💭 Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about this recipe.
White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar will both work, but then of course you won’t have the lemon flavor.
Yes, either Dijon mustard or stone ground mustard will work in this vinaigrette recipe.
🍲 Storage
To Store: Store your lemon mustard vinaigrette in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for about one week. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)
Because the extra virgin olive oil will solidify in the fridge, you’ll want to place the dressing on the counter about 10 minutes before you want to use it. Give the jar a good shake or use a whisk to combine the oil again.
📖 Variations
The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how the lemon and mustard vinaigrette recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:
Instead of the individual seasonings, you could use 1-2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning mix or Mediterranean seasoning mix.
Use fresh herbs instead of dried ones.
For a bit of sweetness, whisk in 1-2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup.
Substitute the lemon juice for fresh lime juice for a different flavor profile.
Out of something you need? Check out our free ingredient substitutions printable!
🍴 Salads You’ll Love
- grilled chicken Caesar salad – a classic favorite
- spinach and strawberry salad – with red onion, feta, and avocado
- winter citrus salad – loaded with bold citrus flavor
- chicken avocado caprese salad – with parmesan, avocado, and chicken
- buffalo chicken salad – bursting with bell peppers, blue cheese, and more
- Panera strawberry poppyseed salad – with fruit, chicken, and walnuts
The only thing better than this Apple Feta Salad with mixed greens and walnuts is adding our flavorful homemade salad dressing to it!
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Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons stone ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon dried parsley
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake the ingredients for the dressing together until well blended.⅓ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons stone ground mustard, ½ teaspoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ⅛ teaspoon dried parsley, ⅛ teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, kosher salt
- Store in the fridge.
Equipment
- Mason Jar
