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Recipe for Chive and Lemon Vinaigrette

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4.34 from 3 votes

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

Total Time: 5

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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