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Brighten Your Summer Salads with This Fresh and Zesty Summer Vinaigrette
There’s nothing quite like a vibrant, tangy vinaigrette to elevate your summer salads and dishes. Light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, a well-made vinaigrette can transform even the simplest salad into a culinary delight. Introducing the perfect Summer Vinaigrette recipe—an easy, versatile dressing that highlights the season’s best fresh ingredients.
Why Summer Vinaigrette?
Summer calls for flavors that are bright, crisp, and invigorating. This vinaigrette combines acidity, sweetness, and herbaceous notes, making it ideal for drizzling over leafy greens, roasted veggies, grilled chicken, or even fresh fruit salads. It’s a quick way to add a burst of sunshine to your meals, with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or lime juice for a twist)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (for natural sweetness)
- 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for a creamy touch and balance)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or thyme, finely chopped (optional but recommended!)
How to Make It
- Combine the liquids: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until well blended.
- Add garlic and season: Stir in the minced garlic, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Emulsify with oil: Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously. This creates a smooth, well-emulsified dressing.
- Add herbs: Fold in your choice of fresh herbs for that extra summer freshness.
Serving Ideas
- Toss with a mix of baby greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and grilled corn for a classic summer salad.
- Drizzle over grilled vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, or bell peppers.
- Use as a marinade for chicken or fish before grilling.
- Mix with quinoa or couscous salads for added zing.
