The Best Lemon Vinaigrette
If you were to ask me what recipe I make the most often, it would be this lemon vinaigrette. This vinaigrette is a staple in my house and if I could bottle it and sell it, I would! This is the honestly the BEST AND SIMPLEST VINAIGRETTE and is my GO-TO for EVERYTHING! This lemon vinaigrette literally takes 5 minutes to make, and has no added sugar or other random ingredients that you can’t pronounce.
This vinaigrette is what makes my lacinato kale salad the bomb! I love using a high quality EVOO such as this one from Amphora for vinaigrettes, as it elevates the flavor. Regardless of what EVOO you purchase, make sure it’s pure olive oil, as some store bought brands are blends and those can contain canola oil or other refined oils, (yuck) so be sure to check the label.
I make this vinaigrette at least 4-5 times a week and toss it on everything from salads to my random millet and quinoa lunch combinations. If you follow me on instagram then you’ve been seeing all the lunches I’ve been tossing this vinaigrette with. See below combination of quinoa, roasted peppers, sautéed leftover zucchini, squash, chicken and spinach.
I toss it with sautéed kale, spinach, roasted red peppers, roasted broccoli and quinoa. This vinaigrette just adds that extra pop of flavor and brings everything together.
Once you start making your own vinaigrette, you won’t go back to store bought dressings.
If you make this, please comment below and let me know what you think! Also, let me know what you combined it with.
The Best Lemon Vinaigrette
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minutesIngredients
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil – I absolutely love this olive oil from Amphora
3 garlic cloves, minced
hefty pinch of fine or coarse sea salt – I adore this celtic sea salt, as it’s unrefined and chock-full of minerals
pinch freshly ground pepper - I typically do 8-10 twists with the pepper grinder
pinch of red pepper flakes to taste - I do a larger pinch as I like it a bit spicy
Directions
In a wide mouth canning jar or glass, whisk together the following, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, hefty pinch of sea salt, pinch or few twists of freshly ground black pepper and a pinch (or more to taste) red pepper flakes.
If not using right away, make sure to whisk the dressing before use.
Leftover dressing will last for a week in the fridge.
I recommend taking the dressing out ½ hour before using it so the oil can soften, as it will harden in the fridge.
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I want to share with you guys a simple lesson about reading ingredients. Here’s my favorite brand of coconut milk, Native Forest. As you can see, they have 2 kinds of the full fat unsweetened coconut milk, one is called simple, and one is classic. The difference here is in the ingredients, one contains guar gum and one doesn’t.
You really want to look at the labels and the ingredients, and not just trust the brand is the same across all products.
I love this Native Forest, Simple, because again it clearly states no quars, and if you look in the ingredients, you’ll see organic coconut milk, organic coconut, filtered water. Simple whole food ingredients, no added fillers, gums, or flavors. You always want to look for a BPA free cans and the USDA organic stamp, which means its certified organic, so there’s no GMO’s, pesticides etc.
What is guar gum, and why is it bad?
Guar gum, which is derived from the guar bean is a thickening agent that can wreak havoc on your digestive system by causing bloating, gas, and discomfort. It can disrupt the delicate balance of your gut microbiome, leading to inflammation and impaired nutrient absorption. It’s also seen a lot in non-dairy creamers or milks.
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Easy buckwheat porridge. If you’re looking to switch up your morning bowl of oats, then give buckwheat a try. It has a chewy texture and mild flavor, that pairs with just about anything.
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This buckwheat porridge is SO EASY to make, and is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan to boot, and the bonus is it takes under 15 minutes to whip up in the morning.
This breakfast is hubby approved. Steve tried this the other day and kept saying, “this is the best breakfast,” “man, this is SO good.” So if I can get my mountain biking, carb loving hubby to happily eat of bowl of this, then I think your family might love this too.
I love topping mine with blueberries, @socotahini and bee pollen!
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Rosemary & thyme turkey burgers. These are not your typical dry turkey burgers. The rosemary and thyme paired with the sautéed red onion give these burgers a pop of flavor, and the Dijon and avocado oil pump up the moisture. These burgers are also gluten-free and dairy-free.
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I love topping these burgers on a big green salad and pairing them with my oven roasted sweet potato fries. Delish! #turkeyburger #turkeyburgers #burger #dairyfreeglutenfree #burgers #healthyfood
These vegan Mexican quinoa bowls have become a weekly staple in our house. They’re naturally vegan, but are full of flavor from the avocado tahini, and spicy chipotle tahini sauce.
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These bowls are also great for those that are on the candida diet.
I ❤️ these bowls because they’re jam packed with plant protein, as quinoa is a complete protein, and beans when paired with the quinoa, make a complete protein too. This bowl is balanced and satisfying from the slow burning carbs, healthy fats, plant protein, and will honestly sustain you for hours.
These bowls are a great weeknight meatless dinner option, as I typically make the sauces ahead of time, (they literally take 5 minutes) so when it comes to dinner time, all I have to do is make the quinoa (takes under 20 minutes) and roast the sweet potatoes. I hope you give these a try, and that they become a go-to meatless dinner.
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Here’s the perfect snack for those of you trying to cut back on refined sugar. These healthy no bake cacao oat bars are super addicting, once you have a bite, you just can’t stop.
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The great thing is you don’t have to feel guilty, as these are made with pretty healthy ingredients and are GF, DF and refined sugar free. I love having these on hand for that afternoon, or post lunch craving. They hit the spot perfectly. #healthy #healthysnacks #healthysnackideas #healthysnack #refinedsugarfree #norefinedsugar #healthydesserts #healthydessert #healthydessertrecipes #healthysnackrecipes
This miso tahini dressing is the perfect creamy dressing for warm quinoa or grain bowl, roasted vegetables, really any Plain Jane staple that you want to add a pop of flavor and nutrition to.
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It takes 5 minutes to whip up and uses 6 simple ingredients. It’s also dairy-free & vegan. The dressing gives a digestive boost from the lemon juice and some healthy fats to balance it all.
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