You just need five ingredients and 10 minutes to make it.

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Ill admit I have a bit of a compulsion when it comes to lemons.

After zesting and juicing them, a whole lot of spent lemon halves wind up in my compost bin.

A glass jar with Whole Lemon Dressing next to a plate with a green arugula salad with chopped almonds

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Beyond Salad Greens

This whole lemon vinaigrette isnt a one-trick pony.

In fact, I often find myself eschewing the salad situation completely.

The end result will be a bit rougher in texture but still delicious.

A glass jar with Whole Lemon Dressing

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Excerpted with permission fromSALAD SEASONS: VEGETABLE-FORWARD DISHES ALL YEARby Sheela Prakash Rizzoli, 2023.

Add the almonds, garlic, honey, a generous pinch of salt, and several grinds of pepper.

Transfer the lemon and almond mixture to an airtight jar or container.

Add the olive oil, seal the jar, and shake to combine and emulsify.

Store leftover vinaigrette right in its jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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