Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette

Name: Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: ⅓ cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 clove garlic, minced; ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil; ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint; ⅛ teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Rating: 4 stars

5 Ratings
2 Reviews

The sunny fresh flavors of tart lemon and cool mint combine to make a lively dressing that adds sparkle to salads made with steamed vegetables, potatoes or grains, such as couscous.

Victoria Abbott Riccardi

Source: EatingWell Magazine, Summer 2002

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Recipe Summary

total:

10 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy

Low-Calorie

Low Carbohydrate

Dairy-Free

Diabetic Appropriate

Gluten-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Low Sodium

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

⅓ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
⅓ cup chopped fresh mint
⅛ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

Step 1

Whisk lemon juice, mustard, sugar and garlic in a small bowl until blended. Drizzle in oil, whisking until blended. Stir in mint, salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon

Per Serving:

61 calories; protein 0.1g; carbohydrates 1.2g; dietary fiber 0.1g; sugars 0.5g; fat 6.3g; saturated fat 0.9g; vitamin a iu 30.8IU; vitamin c 3.1mg; folate 2.2mcg; calcium 3.5mg; iron 0.1mg; magnesium 1.2mg; potassium 14.2mg; sodium 40.9mg.

Exchanges:

1 fat

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5 Ratings

5 star values: 2
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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EatingWell User

07/25/2013

Maybe a little too strong There was a little too much mint and mustard. Maybe it would be good if there was a little less. Pros: Fresh taste Cons: Too strong Read More

QueenChefE

08/02/2018

I made this yummy Vin this morning and the taste is fantabulous!!!?? I will be using it on a Summer Salad recipe today at a live food demonstration. Thumbs up...QueenChefE??????? Read More

EatingWell User

11/10/2013

Light and tasty I used this dressing on a vegetable salad (greens with tomatoes cucumber and onion). It was absolutely yummy. I had a heavy meal and wanted the salad to be light. The dressing was perfect for this. Pros: Light delicious easy to make Read More

EatingWell User

08/24/2012

Surprise! I am surprised nobody has reviewed this salad dressing yet. It is DELICIOUS. I was looking for a change from our same old vinaigrette. Make some now while you've still got fresh mint in your yard. Guaranteed winner. Read More

EatingWell User

01/18/2013

Unbelievable dressing This is a great dressing. Simple to make and all ingredients are easy Pros: All good Cons: Nothing Read More

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Maybe a little too strong There was a little too much mint and mustard. Maybe it would be good if there was a little less. Pros: Fresh taste Cons: Too strong

I made this yummy Vin this morning and the taste is fantabulous!!!?? I will be using it on a Summer Salad recipe today at a live food demonstration. Thumbs up...QueenChefE???????

Unbelievable dressing This is a great dressing. Simple to make and all ingredients are easy Pros: All good Cons: Nothing

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