Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
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  Instead of garlic

  • Garlic powder: ⅛ tsp for each clove. Mellower and sweeter, with no bite.
  • Jarred minced garlic: ½ tsp for each clove. Milder and slightly sour from the preserving liquid.

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• ¼ cup lemon juice, about 2 lemons
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  Instead of lemon juice

  • Lime juice: The same amount. A different, more floral aroma; works almost everywhere.
  • Bottled lemon juice: The same amount. More sour and flatter; fine in cooking and baking, less bright in dressings and drinks.
  • White wine vinegar or white vinegar: Half as much. Sharper, with no citrus aroma.

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• 1 tsp lemon zest
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  Instead of citrus zest

  • Another citrus zest: The same amount. A different citrus aroma; any of them brightens a dish.
  • Dried citrus peel: 1 tsp dried for each 1 tbsp fresh zest. Milder and a little bitter.
  • Lemon or orange extract: About ¼ tsp extract for each 1 tsp zest, to taste. Strong citrus flavor, no texture.

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• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
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  Instead of mustard

  • Another prepared mustard: The same amount. Yellow is milder and more vinegary; Dijon is sharper; whole-grain adds texture; spicy brown is in between.
  • Dry mustard: 1 tsp dry mustard + 1 tsp water + 1 tsp white wine vinegar for each 1 tbsp. Sharper and less smooth.

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• 1 tsp honey
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  Instead of honey

  • Maple syrup: The same amount. Thinner, with a maple flavor; a little less sweet.
  • Agave syrup: A little less (about ¾ the amount). Sweeter and very neutral; thinner.
  • Light corn syrup or golden syrup: The same amount. Less sweet and neutral (golden syrup tastes buttery).

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  Don't give honey, even baked into food, to babies under 1 year old.

• ½ tsp kosher salt
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  Instead of salt

  • Table salt or fine sea salt: About half as much as Diamond Crystal kosher, about ¾ as much as Morton kosher. The same saltiness when measured this way.
  • Salt by weight: 1 tsp is about 6 grams of table salt, 5 grams of Morton kosher, 3 grams of Diamond Crystal kosher. The most reliable way to swap, especially in baking and brines.

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• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup olive oil
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  Instead of olive oil

  • Avocado oil or another neutral oil: The same amount. No olive flavor; avocado oil handles higher heat.
  • Butter: The same amount. Richer and nutty when browned.
  • A neutral oil + more seasoning: The same amount. Dressings lose the fruity, peppery note; a little extra lemon, garlic or mustard makes up for it.

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