Homemade Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salad Dressing

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This Homemade Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salad Dressing is both light and refreshing. With it’s tangy flavor, this dressing adds the perfect touch to any salad.

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How to Make the Homemade Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salad Dressing

This recipe may quite honestly be the easiest recipe to make, as it only requires two ingredients! Extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemons.

When making this recipe, you can easily alter it towards your preferred flavor. If you want a more tangy dressing, simply add more lemon juice. Be sure to shake it up, pouring over your salad and serving immediately for best results.

How to Choose the Best Oil

Looking for an oil to choose can be a daunting task. So how do you know what dressing to purchase? Here are a few quick tips I follow when grocery shopping:

Look at the smoke point, the temperature in which the fat begins to degrade and smoke. Avocado oil tends to have the highest smoke point, making it a good option when cooking with high heat. Extra virgin olive oil tends to have a lower smoke point, making it a great option for recipes such as this salad dressing, where no heat is required.
Look for cold pressed and unrefined oils. These oils are packed with healthy fatty acids that will help to reduce inflammation within the body.
Some of my favorite oils include this avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil, and coconut oil.

What to Pair with this Homemade Salad Dressing

This salad dressing can easily be paired with any summer salad, such as the best steak salad with tangy salad dressing. This salad dressing is just as easy to make as it is pulling out a dressing from the fridge. Try pairing it with your next salad!

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