# Lemon Vinaigrette

By Willy Bear · 2026-10-03 · https://ricottabear.com/lemon-vinaigrette


Five minutes, one bowl: a bright lemon dressing with garlic, Dijon and a little honey for salads and roasted vegetables.

## The story

The dressing worth knowing by heart. Lemon juice, a grated clove of garlic, Dijon and a touch of honey, whisked with olive oil until it thickens. Toss it with greens, spoon it over roasted vegetables, or use it on grains and beans.

Jeanine Donofrio and Phoebe Moore’s recipe from Love & Lemons, written out here in my own words.

## Recipe: Lemon Vinaigrette

A bright, easy lemon vinaigrette with garlic, Dijon mustard and a little honey. Whisk or shake in five minutes and use it on salads, roasted vegetables and more.

> Status: UNTESTED. The author has not made this yet; quantities and timings may change.

- Makes: 6 servings
- Prep: 5 min
- Bake: 0 min
- Total: 5 min

### Ingredients

- 56 g (¼ cup) lemon juice, fresh
- 1 garlic cloves, small, grated
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
-  black pepper, freshly ground
- ½ tsp honey
- 50 g (¼ cup) olive oil, extra-virgin, or up to ⅓ cup for a milder dressing
- ½ tsp thyme, fresh or dried, optional

### Method

1. **Whisk.** In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper and honey.
2. **Add the oil.** Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking, and keep whisking until the dressing thickens and comes together. Or put everything in a jar with a tight lid and shake.
3. **Taste.** If it is too sharp, whisk in a little more olive oil. Stir in the thyme if you are using it, and season to taste.