Step 1

Prepare the following, adding each to the same small bowl or small jar as you complete it: Finely chop 1/2 small shallot (about 1 tablespoon). Juice 1 medium lemon until you have 2 tablespoons.

Step 2

Add 1/3 cup champagne vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk or seal the jar and shake to combine.

Step 3

Add 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Whisk vigorously or seal the jar and shake until combined and emulsified.