Fresh Chive and Lemon Vinaigrette

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Recipe for Chive and Lemon Vinaigrette

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Chive and Lemon Vinaigrette

A simple vinaigrette made with fresh chives, lemon zest and lemon juice. Perfect for a light and refreshing green salad.
Prep : 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a jam jar, add all ingredients.
  • Screw lid on jar and shake vigorously to combine ingredients.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Drizzle over salad greens.
  • Keep vinaigrette in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

We mixed some of this vinaigrette into plain white rice – wowsers, it was fantastic! I can imagine this over steamed veggies or roasted potatoes too.
Yield 1/2 cup
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