Jane’s Zesty Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

Jane’s Zesty Lemon Herb Vinaigrette Jane Day
Jane Day is co-author with Dr. John Day of "The Longevity Plan," documenting their journey to China's Longevity Village. "Preparing food for guests has always been a stressful thing - feeling inadequate and fearing that the dishes wouldn't turn out. Posting recipes has been an exercise in the ultimate confrontation of this fear. Gratefully, the joy in figuring out how to make favorite dishes with healthier ingredients now exceeds the fear and I take courage in the idea that maybe I can help someone else do the same."

Jane's Zesty Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

This dressing has a bold--and in my and my 12 year-old son's opinions--amazing flavor. We both looked at each other in awe when we tasted this concoction.  I served it over mediterranean salads for the next three days for dinners, lunches and even breakfast.  It brings any salad to a very lively life.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lemon zest I used the fine grater of our cheese grater--grate only the bright yellow outer layer of the lemon
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tarragon or white vinegar
  • 1 tsp coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freeze-dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp freeze-dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp freeze-dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp spicy mustard the type you keep in the fridge and put on sandwiches, dried might work too
  • 1 clove crushed garlic

Instructions
 

  • Stir all ingredients together in a bowl. Store in the fridge to use through the week.

February 27th, 2015

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3 Comments

  1. A question from reading your amazing book-
    Is there a percentage of raw vegetables to cooked to eat or does it make a difference ?
    I have eaten fairly close to your guideline for about 45 years and am 75. Is there another place to post questions?

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  2. Hi Jane –

    May I ask about that soup in your picture with the salad? That looks delicious with that salad. And lemon is one of my favorite flavors.

    Thanks again for all you do!!!

    Bless you and family!

    John

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    • Hi John,

      Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe and for your kind words! This is one of our favorites. The side dish is actually her zesty lemon herb vinaigrette.

      Best,

      John

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