Active Time

　　10 minutes

　　Total Time

　　10 minutes

　　Lemon dressings often incorporate other flavors, such as herbs, garlic, and anchovy, but sometimes a simple lemon vinaigrette is all you want. For more recipes and tips, see our Homemade Salad Dressing Primer.

Ingredients

　　½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

　　2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

　　1 teaspoon sugar

　　½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

　　¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste

　　3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　Freshly ground black pepper to taste

　　In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, mustard, and fine sea salt, whisking until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add 3 tablespoons of the oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until the dressing is well blended. Season with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. If desired, whisk in the remaining oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly. DO AHEAD: The vinaigrette can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 3 days.