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This lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette recipe is a tasty homemade salad dressing that’s made with fresh squeezed lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Dijon mustard, fresh parsley and extra-virgin olive oil. If you love homemade salad dressings, this Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette dressing just might be your new go-to dressing!

A clear glass mason jar filled with Parmesan Vinaigrette dressing.

 

This Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette  has a delicious tart and salty flavor that goes well with just about any salad you’d want to serve it with.

5 small bowls; one filled with olive oil, one filled with lemon juice, one filled with parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard and freshly cracked black pepper.

What Is Parmesan Vinaigrette?

Parmesan Vinaigrette is a simple salad dressing that goes well with just about any salad you could toss it with whether its a leafy green salad, lentil salad, pasta salad or quinoa salad. It also makes a really delicious marinade for chicken, fish or vegetables.

Parmesan Vinaigrette Recipe

This lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette recipe is made with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic and some fresh parsley finely chopped.  The mustard emulsifies with the olive oil, mellowing the lemon tang a bit and giving this dressing a slightly creamy texture to it.

  • Lemon juice. You’ll need about 4 lemons (depending on the size) for this recipe. It’s a main flavor in this dressing so use freshly squeezed juice (not the bottled stuff). 
  • Dijon mustard. A little Dijon mustard adds flavor and helps to emulsify the dressing which makes it a little creamy.
  • Garlic. Use 1 to 2 cloves garlic grated or finely minced.
  • Extra virgin olive oil. Use a good extra-virgin olive oil, but you can use avocado oil if you prefer.
  • Cheese. We use about 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese for this dressing, 
  • Seasoning. We add freshly cracked pepper and about 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley to the dressing. No additional salt is needed because Parmesan cheese is salty enough.

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How To Make Parmesan Vinaigrette Dressing

This easy salad dressing recipe comes together in a pinch. Just add the ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk together using a wire whisk. You can also add the ingredients to a mason jar, seal the lid tightly, and give it a good shake. The ingredients will solidify overnight in the refrigerator, so set the vinaigrette out for about 5-10 minutes before serving.

  1. Measure Ingredients. Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix Ingredients.  Using a wire whisk, blend the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic and cheese together. Slowly add the olive oil while whisking. Or simply add the ingredients together in a mason jar, seal the lid tightly and give a good shake. 
  3. Season. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  4. Storage. Store in an air-tight container or a mason jar in the refrigerator.

A mason jar filled with lemon dressing sits next to a white colander filled with mixed green lettuce.

Serving Suggestions

This lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette is a delicious dressing to serve with simple green salads, lentil salads, quinoa salads and it also makes a really great marinade.

A mason jar filled with lemon dressing sits next to a white colander filled with mixed green lettuce.

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A clear glass mason jar filled with Parmesan Vinaigrette dressing.
Yield: 6 Servings

Parmesan Vinaigrette

This lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette recipe is a tasty homemade salad dressing that's made with fresh squeezed lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Dijon mustard, fresh parsley and extra-virgin olive oil. If you love homemade salad dressings, this Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette dressing just might be your new go-to dressing!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice, about 4 lemons freshly squeezed
  • 1 garlic clove, grated or finely minced
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon curly parsley finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, grated garlic and cheese to a small mixing bowl.
  2. Gradually add the extra-virgin olive oil in a stream while whisking the ingredients together.
  3. Add the finely chopped parsley and season with freshly cracked black pepper.
  4. Store in an air-tight container or a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

Tips

  • If the dressing is too tart for your taste, add another tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Alternatively, you can also add the ingredients to a mason jar, seal the lid and give a good shake to mix the ingredients together.
  • The ingredients will solidify overnight in the refrigerator, so set the vinaigrette out for about 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 373Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 31gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 292mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 3g

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Cuisine: Mediterranean / Category: Salads