Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette

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This easy, bright vinaigrette comes together quickly with ingredients that you probably have on hand already. The acidity and tartness of the lemon and vinegar are balanced by a touch of honey. Use this vinaigrette on your favorite leafy greens, from kale to butter lettuce.

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Abbey Littlejohn

Active Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
8
  • This vinaigrette combines lemon juice and red wine vinegar for a tart flavor, with honey balancing the acidity.
  • Extra-virgin olive oil is rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
  • Chopped shallots add depth and a hint of sweetness.
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Abbey Littlejohn

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallot

  • tablespoons lemon juice

  • tablespoons red-wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Whisk 6 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons shallot, 1½ tablespoons each lemon juice and vinegar, 1 teaspoon each honey and mustard, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in a small bowl.

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    Abbey Littlejohn

EatingWell.com, February 2025

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96 Calories
10g Fat
1g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 2 Tbsp.
Calories 96
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g 0%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 1mg 10%
Folate 1µg
Vitamin K 6µg
Sodium 151mg 7%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Magnesium 1mg 0%
Potassium 15mg 0%
Zinc 0mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.