Name: Basic Lemon Vinaigrette
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: ⅔ cup olive oil; ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

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Don’t believe the hype that every vinaigrette recipe should have one part acid to three parts oil. This more assertive ratio brings a lot more flavor to the table.

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