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Our Favorite Salad Dressing (Jackson Salad)

A zesty, garlicky homemade lemon vinaigrette made in a mason jar — our all-time favorite dressing, perfect on just about any salad.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
To Serve
  • Lettuce
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Toppings tomatoes, avocado, croutons

Method
 

  1. Fill half of a mason jar with fresh lemon juice.
  2. Add the salt and sprinkle in pepper to taste.
  3. Press the garlic cloves and stir into the lemon juice.
  4. Stir while slowly pouring in the vegetable oil until the jar is full to the brim.
  5. Shake well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Pour the dressing over your salad mix and enjoy!