Charred Lemon Vinaigrette

One of my favorite ways to elevate a vinaigrette and make it more interesting is by charring the citrus that you plan on using in it. Charring the citrus adds a depth of flavor, caramelizes the sugars and amino acids, and makes a standard vinaigrette much more interesting.

This recipe is my go to charred lemon vinaigrette. It goes great on just about any salad. It is sweet, smokey, tangy and delicous.

Other Charred Vinaigrette Combinations:

• Charred lime and cilantro vinaigrette
• Charred jalapeno lime vinaigrette
• Charred orange ginger vinaigrette
• Charred grapefruit and mint vinaigrette

Ingredients:

• 2 lemons, halved
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil

Preparation:

STEP 1.

In a cast iron pan or pan over medium heat, add the avocado oil and sear the lemon halves, flat side down, until charred. Around 3-5 minutes. Remove and cool for 5 minutes.

STEP 2.

Juice the lemons into a blender or blender container. Add the salt, mustard, oregano and honey and blend until mixed. Continue blending and slowly add the olive oil a little bit at a time to emulsify. Add until you reach desired thickness. Serve or store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.