This charred lemon-garlic vinaigrette picks up a pleasant smoky flavor from the grill.

The garlic cooks just enough to mellow its flavor, and maple syrup balances the acidity nicely.

Place garlic cloves on a small piece of foil.

Charred Lemon Vinaigrette in a jar

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Place on the grill along with the lemon halves (cut-side down).

Grill until the lemon has distinct grill marks and the garlic has softened, 4 to 6 minutes.

When cool enough to handle, juice the lemon.

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Remove and discard the garlic skins and finely chop the garlic.

Place the lemon juice and the chopped garlic in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Add oil, basil, maple syrup, pepper and salt.

lemons, halved on a grill, garlic cloves on a small piece of foil on grill

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Cover and shake well to combine.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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Charred Lemon Vinaigrette ingredients in jar, unmixed

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