Spicy Grilled Lemon Vinaigrette

Citrusy and spicy with a hit of umami you only get from the grill—all in a vinaigrette.

  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
  • 1-1.5 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Step 1

Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Once hot, add both lemon halves, cut sides down. Grill for 1-2 minutes, depending on your grill. Once grill marks appear, remove from the grill, and set aside to let cool.


Step 2

Once the lemon is cool enough to touch, squeeze the juice into a bowl. Add the oil, honey, cayenne powder (1 or 1.5 tsp to your liking) and salt. Whisk until smooth. Taste for spice and salt.

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