Healthy Recipes Healthy Sauce & Condiment Recipes Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette & Salad Dressing Recipes Charred Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette This charred lemon-garlic vinaigrette picks up a pleasant smoky flavor from the grill. The garlic cooks just enough to mellow its flavor, and maple syrup balances the acidity nicely. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 27, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jacob Fox Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 large cloves garlic, unpeeled 1 large lemon, halved ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 ½ teaspoons pure maple syrup ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt Directions Preheat grill to medium. Place garlic cloves on a small piece of foil. Place on the grill along with the lemon halves (cut-side down). Grill until the lemon has distinct grill marks and the garlic has softened, 4 to 6 minutes. When cool enough to handle, juice the lemon. Remove and discard the garlic skins and finely chop the garlic. Place the lemon juice and the chopped garlic in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add oil, basil, maple syrup, pepper and salt. Cover and shake well to combine. To make ahead Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 70 Calories 7g Fat 2g Carbs Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 70 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 2g 1% Total Sugars 1g Added Sugars 1g 2% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Vitamin A 36IU 1% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 2mcg 1% Vitamin K 3mcg 3% Sodium 73mg 3% Calcium 5mg 0% Magnesium 2mg 0% Potassium 17mg 0% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved