Lemon and Olive Oil Dressing

A classic Mediterranean salad dressing that’s simple and so good – makes a great marinade for grilled chicken, too.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon sea salt
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup  high-quality extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1  grated lemon, zest of (optional)

Directions

1. With a mortar & pestle, make a paste of the salt and minced garlic.
2. Mix together lemon juice and olive oil. Add the salt and garlic mixture to the lemon juice and olive oil in a tightly closed container.
3. Shake well. Sprinkle optional grated Parmesan or lemon zest on top of salad before tossing.