If you are looking for a simple dressing to adorn your salads with then look no further than this citronette recipe! It is bright and lemony tasting with a beautiful golden color and only three ingredients. The tangy taste of the dressing makes it great for not only adding to tossed green salads, but also mixing into grain salads or pasta salads, or even drizzling on sandwiches as a sauce.
To make the citronette, you simply blend lemon juice with olive oil and salt until it is creamy and homogenous. That’s it! It is also very easy to customize if you would like to add other notes of flavor to it.
What is Citronette?
Citronette is basically a lemon vinaigrette using fresh lemon juice, good-quality olive oil, and salt. This vinaigrette works well on salads or vegetables, and can also be used as a marinade for chicken or fish. While many lemon vinaigrette recipes may include shallots, mustard, pepper, or herbs, this one is a simple three-ingredient recipe that you can whip up in minutes.
Pro Tips
- Use fresh ripe lemons as those will have the most juice.
- If you don’t love the taste of olive oil, you could choose a light tasting olive oil instead.
- Feel free to customize the dressing to your tastes by adding mustard, black pepper, fresh or dried herbs, or finely chopped shallots if desired.
- If you don’t have a blender, you could also mix the dressing with a whisk.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does Citronette Differ From Vinaigrette?
Citronette and vinaigrette are both types of salad dressing, except that while citronette only uses citrus juice, a vinaigrette uses vinegar for the acid component although it sometimes may include lemon juice as well.
Can I Use Other Citrus Juices?
Yes, feel free to replace the lemon juice with orange juice, lime juice, or grapefruit juice if desired. However, the citronette may be a little sweeter or tangier depending on the type of citrus you use.
What Can You Use Citronette For?
Citronette is perfect for adding to lettuce, pasta, or grain-based salads for that bright and tangy flavor. However, you could also drizzle it on chicken or fish once they are cooked or use it as a marinade. It also works well as a sauce on sandwiches with deli meats, cheeses, and greens.
How to Store Citronette
This citronette can be placed in a tightly sealed container (like a jar) in the fridge until you are ready to use it. It should stay fresh for up to 4 days, although you will likely need to blend or whisk it again if the oil separates from the lemon juice.
Ingredients
How to Make Lemon Citronette
Place the lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in an immersion blender jug and blend until smooth.
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out enough juice to measure 60ml.
Serve in a small bowl and enjoy!
Place the lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in an immersion blender jug and blend until smooth.
Serve in a small bowl and enjoy!
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