My family cant get enough.

Not only are they gorgeous, but they provide an unparalleled bright acidity to any dish.

They also happen to be one of my daughters favorite foods.

3-minute lemon dressing poured onto a small bowl of salad

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In fact, it was her love of lemons that inspired this 3-minute lemon dressing.

I tried to warn her, saying Careful, its so tart!

Turns out I didnt need to warn her because she loved it.

ingredients for lemon dressing

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After she had finished that first wedge, she went for another.

I used it in salad dressing too, and that was the biggest winner.

I still serve the same dressing and shes still devouring it.

creamy lemon dressing in a gravy boat

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You only want the outer yellow peel, not the inner white pith, which can be bitter.

Since you already have your rasp out, use it to grate your garlic as well.

There are so many customization options!

For bigger garlic flavor, add more cloves.

For a hit of heat, try a 1/4 teaspoon of Aleppo or crushed red pepper.

Whisk in the olive oil in a steady stream until combined and emulsified.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

How To Serve

I love this dressing for salad, but here are some other delicious ideas: