Name: Sunny Dressing
Ingredients: 1/2 lemon (yes, with the peel), thinly slice it, discard the seeds, and finely chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 garlic clove; Salt and pepper

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Sunny DressingPhoto by Nicole Franzen

When you leave lemon peels behind on the cutting board, you're (literally) throwing away free flavor. The peel adds a mild bitterness that we love, plus a bit of texture that instantly makes a salad dressing interesting. This whole-lemon vinaigrette can take on much more than Bibb lettuce: It's substantial enough to go head to head with blistered string or flat beans, smoky grilled meats—you name it.

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