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Charred lemon salad dressing in a glass jar with a spoon on a dish towel.

Charred Lemon Salad Dressing Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Fresh lemons are one of my favorite ingredients! We always have lemons in the house. This charred lemon vinaigrette is a simple and dynamic way to transform lemons into a creamy vegan salad dressing. 
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: condiment, Salad, sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 258

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz sliced lemons with the seeds removed
  • 2 tbsps. sugar
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • 2 oz green onions
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil + 1 tsp. for the pan
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar

Equipment

  • 1 Blender or food processor
  • 1 cast iron skillet or large frying pan
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Measuring Spoon Set
  • 1 Measuring cup set
  • 1 Rubber Spatula
  • 1 knife
  • 1 tongs
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 Kitchen Scale

Method
 

  1. Slice the lemons into ¼ inch slices and remove the seeds. Peel the garlic cloves and leave them whole.
  2. Place a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan, when the pan is heated add the lemon slices in batches making certain to not cool the pan down.
  3. Cook the lemon slices until they are charred dark brown and turn them in order to cook the other side. Add the garlic cloves to the pan and cook them until brown on both sides.
  4. Clean and slice the green onions. Add them to the pitcher of a blender or the bowl of a food processor along with the remaining ingredients including the white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, and olive oil.
  5. Once the lemons are cooked to a dark brown along with the garlic cloves, place them into a small bowl to cool down for 4-5 minutes.
  6. Add the garlic and lemon slices to the blender pitcher or food processor bowl and combine on medium-high speed until blended and creamy.
  7. Taste the dressing and season to taste with more salt and pepper, or even a bit of fresh lemon juice. Place the dressing into a container with a tight-fitting lid and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.2gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 168mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.3mg

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