Best Lemon Juice Substitutes in Artichoke Heart and Olive Salad
This recipe calls for 2 tbsp lemon juice. If you're out of lemon juice or need to adapt the recipe, here are 4 tested substitutes - each with a quantity guide and notes on how it changes the dish.
About This Substitution
Role in this recipe: Brightness, acidity, balance
When lemons aren't available.
4 Substitutes for Lemon Juice in Artichoke Heart and Olive Salad
1. Lime juice
Ratio: 1:1
Slightly more floral and sharper - works in everything lemon juice does, with a different character.
2. White wine vinegar
Ratio: 1:1
Provides acidity without the citrus flavour - works better in savoury applications than desserts.
3. Apple cider vinegar
Ratio: 1:1
Fruity and mild - works in dressings and marinades where lemon is a background note.
4. Citric acid powder
Ratio: 1/8 tsp per 2 tbsp lemon juice
Pure sourness without any flavour - useful in baking where you only need the acidity.
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