Simply Fresh Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe Is Your Salad's New BFF by Jan Mostrom

I made this beautiful and simple arugula salad recipe for a graduation party, and I just loved the dressing I made for it. This quick and easy vinaigrette recipe is clean and simple. You can make this salad dressing sweet or not, depending on your taste buds. Try the tangy vinaigrette on any lettuce salad or grain salad. The freshness of this dressing will shine on almost any salad!

To make this homemade salad dressing recipe you will need to gather the following ingredients: lemons for juicing, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, black pepper and extra-virgin olive oil. If you want a sweet dressing, grab either maple syrup or agave nectar.

Try this tasty vinaigrette on my simple arugula salad or your favorite salads. The dressing would also make a great marinade for shrimp, fish or chicken.

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 (makes about 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup or agave nectar (optional)

Recipe Notes

• Like spice? Add some crushed red pepper flakes or ground cayenne.

• Fresh is best when it comes to lemon juice. In a pinch, you could use bottled lemon juice.

• Store the salad dressing in a salad dressing cruet, mason jar or airtight container.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl or jar. Whisk or shake to combine.
   
    
2. Serve with your favorite salad and enjoy.
   
   

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