Citrus Herb Vinaigrette

5 from 1 vote

Citrus Herb Vinaigrette is the best salad dressing and super easy to make. It goes perfectly on pretty much any salad!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dressing

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 227kcal

1 small shallot, finely diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs of choice (chives, basil, parsley, dill or chervil are favorites)
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
salt and pepper, to taste

In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Stir well with a small whisk or a fork until the ingredients are completely mixed together.
Alternately, place ingredients in a mason jar and shake to combine.
Serve immediately, or cover and place in refrigerator for future use. Vinaigrette will last in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.

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Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor: Freshly squeezed lemon juice, finely chopped shallots, and vibrant herbs make a big difference. Bottled juice or dried herbs just don’t deliver the same punch.

Shake it up for easy mixing and storage: Instead of whisking, add everything to a mason jar and give it a good shake. It emulsifies the vinaigrette beautifully and doubles as a storage container!

Taste and tweak as you go: The beauty of homemade vinaigrette is how customizable it is. Too tangy? Add a bit more honey. Not enough zing? Splash in a little extra vinegar or lemon juice. Trust your taste buds!

Make it ahead and let it sit: Letting the vinaigrette rest for 10–15 minutes helps the flavors meld. It also keeps well in the fridge for up to 10 days—just shake before using.

Let Kids Dip: I prefer to go ahead and put the dressing on my salad, but my kids love to dip! Somehow they've turned salad into finger food! I don't mind how they eat it though! As long as they're getting their veggies, I'm a happy mama.