Julia Child Vinaigrette Recipe To Elevate Your Salads

Discover a refreshing and vibrant addition to your culinary repertoire with our Lemongrass Vinaigrette. This versatile dressing is perfect for elevating salads, marinating proteins, or drizzling over grilled vegetables. The unique flavors of lemongrass combined with other fresh ingredients create a zesty profile that promises to tantalize your taste buds.

Lemongrass Vinaigrette

This Lemongrass Vinaigrette offers a delightful balance of acidity and herbaceous tones, making it an excellent choice for a wide variety of dishes. Its light and invigorating profile will enhance any meal, whether served with a crisp salad or as a marinade.

![Lemongrass Vinaigrette](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d25d0_0a31eb1872c84d5ab1ef2747fe99d070~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1867,h_2800,al_c,q_90/lemongrass vinaigrette.jpg)Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lemongrass, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Begin by preparing the lemongrass. Trim the tough outer layers and finely chop the tender part of the stalk. You should have about 1/4 cup of chopped lemongrass.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped lemongrass and fresh lime juice. Allow this mixture to sit for about 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Whisk in the extra virgin olive oil gradually, ensuring it emulsifies smoothly with the lemon and lemongrass mixture.
Add honey or agave syrup to the mixture, adjusting to taste based on your preference for sweetness.
If using, incorporate the fish sauce for an added depth of flavor. This will give a delicious complexity to your vinaigrette.
Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste. Consider tasting and adjusting the acidity, sweetness, or saltiness as needed.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a jar or airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.

Enjoy your homemade Lemongrass Vinaigrette drizzled over your favorite salads, as a marinade for chicken or fish, or even as a dipping sauce for spring rolls. Its fragrant and tangy taste will bring any dish to life, ensuring each meal is memorable.