Chia Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients (Makes ~½ cup):

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional for extra zing)

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (check for clean ingredients)

1 teaspoon chia seeds

½ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)

Fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)

Optional: 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (only if tolerated)

Combine all ingredients in a small jar or bowl.
Whisk or shake well to emulsify. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb some liquid and slightly thicken the dressing.
Taste and adjust salt, lemon, or mustard as needed.

Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. If it thickens too much, simply stir and add a tiny splash of water or lemon juice to loosen it.

Course🧅Condiment

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥗Dressing

CuisineMediterranean

Occasions📆Everyday🥗Salad Dressing

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 5m