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Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette

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Dotdash Meredith

The sunny fresh flavors of tart lemon and cool mint combine to make a lively dressing that adds sparkle to salads made with steamed vegetables, potatoes or grains, such as couscous.

Prep/Cook Time: 10 Minutes, Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Whisk lemon juice, mustard, sugar and garlic in a small bowl until blended. Drizzle in oil, whisking until blended. Stir in mint, salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 60 calories; 6 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrate; 1 g total sugars; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 41 mg sodium; 14 mg potassium

© Dotdash Meredith. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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