Lemon spicy mustard vinaigrette
Certainly! Here's a recipe for a zesty Lemon Spicy Mustard Vinaigrette:
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste for spiciness)
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, and minced garlic until well combined.
2. Add the hot sauce to the mixture. Whisk again to incorporate it into the dressing. Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your preferred level of spiciness.
3. Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the vinaigrette.
4. Season the dressing with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
5. Continue whisking until the vinaigrette is well blended and has a smooth consistency.
6. Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the flavors as needed, adding more lemon juice, honey, hot sauce, or seasoning if desired.
7. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If refrigerated, let it come to room temperature before using and give it a good shake or whisk.
This Lemon Spicy Mustard Vinaigrette adds a bold and fiery kick to your salads. Enjoy the zesty and spicy combination!