WHOLE-LEMON VINAIGRETTE

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When the minced-up peel and fruit of a lemon is used in a vinaigrette recipe instead of just the juice, the results is this tart, floral, and tangy dressing that can be used on anything from salads to seafood to roasted vegetables.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1/2 Cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large lemon
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Zest lemon over a bowl. Trim off remaining peel and pith and remove seeds; discard peel, pith, and seeds. Finely chop flesh of fruit, squeeze out juice, and place both in bowl with zest. Add vinegar, shallot, thyme, and red-pepper flakes. Whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper.

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