Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (plus 1 teaspoon, plus more as needed)
- 60 ml lemon juice (1/4 cup, plus more as needed)
- 120 ml olive oil (extra virgin, or canola oil, 1/2 cup)
- Freshly ground black pepper
How to Make
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Step 1: Sprinkle smashed garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste.
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Step 2: Mince garlic/salt and scrape into a small pile and use the side of the knife to press the garlic and salt together; repeat the process until the garlic/salt form a paste.
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Step 3: Place the garlic paste in a small bowl and add the mustard.
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Step 4: Whisk in the lemon juice, then slowly whisk in the olive oil to combine.
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Step 5: Add a few grindings of pepper; taste on a piece of lettuce, adding more salt, lemon juice or Dijon as desired.
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Step 6: Store in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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Step 7: Whisk again just before serving. to re-emulsify.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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