Easy Classic Lemon Vinaigrette made with lemon juice, olive oil, dijon mustard, and agave syrup or honey. Whisk this easy dressing together in 5 minutes or less!

With the warmer weather fully in place, tasty salads are a must! This easy Lemon Vinaigrette is a classic and perfect for keeping on hand for quick, lunchtime salads, sandwiches, and roasted veggies. The possibilities are endless and this recipe is too easy not to make!
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How to make this easy classic lemon vinaigrette
You’ll need 4 basic ingredients for this recipe:
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- Agave or Honey
Simply whisk the ingredients together, add in salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy! Another option is to combine all of the ingredients in a dressing shaker (we LOVE this one! (opens in a new tab)) and simply shake to mix.
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How long can lemon vinaigrette keep?
This classic lemon vinaigrette recipe can last for up to a week in the refrigerator! While it does not need to be refrigerated, the refrigerator can help it last a little bit longer. Store in a dressing shaker or airtight bottle (opens in a new tab) for easy use!
You and your family will love how easy this dressing is to make and keep on hand for delicious salads and recipes. If you make it, let us know in the comments below or tag your photo #JarOfLemons! (opens in a new tab)

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Easy Classic Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 large lemon, juiced ((or about 1/3 cup lemon juice))
- 1/3 cup olive oil (opens in a new tab)
- 2 tsp dijon mustard (opens in a new tab)
- 1 tsp agave syrup (opens in a new tab) (or honey)
- sat/pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Mix in salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!
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Ooo, I’ve been wanting to make more salads at home–this looks so refreshing! :]!
It’s a classic but always a winner. Love the addition of mustard. Need to try this!
What a bright and flavorful dressing! This is perfect for summer, and I am loving that rich beautiful color!
I like this simple yet flavorful vinaigrette which goes well with anything. especially chickpeas, beans etc. Your recipe is perfect.
Just looking at the pic of this dressing I can taste the lemons. Another great looking option.