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Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette

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  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 10 MIN
  • SERVINGS: MAKES ABOUT 1/2 CUP
  • •FAST
  • •HEALTHY
  • •MAKE-AHEAD
  • •VEGETARIAN

This vinaigrette is also great drizzled over grilled fish, chicken or vegetables.

  1. 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  2. 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  3. 1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  4. 1 1/4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  5. 1 small garlic clove, minced
  6. 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  7. Salt and freshly ground pepper
  1. In a blender, combine the lemon zest and juice, shallots, mustard, vinegar and garlic and puree until smooth. With the machine on, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Pour the vinaigrette into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.