Low Sugar Garlic-Herb Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, herby, and punchy with real lemon flavor, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on everything — salads, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, you name it. Store-bought dressings are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners you never asked for, but this one keeps things clean by design. The only sweetener in the entire recipe is an optional teaspoon of raw honey, which you can easily leave out if you're keeping things completely free of added sugar. Fresh garlic, parsley, thyme, and oregano do the heavy lifting here, layering in savory depth that more than makes up for any sweetness. A touch of ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that ties everything together in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated. Whisking or shaking the olive oil into the lemon base creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll have a genuinely satisfying, no-compromise dressing ready to go for days.
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6 servings
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
Can be omittedraw honey
Instructions
- 1
Combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, thyme, oregano, salt, ground ginger, and honey (if using) in a small bowl or jar. Stir briefly to combine.
- 2
Add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking constantly, until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened. Alternatively, add all ingredients to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds until combined.
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