Alpha Gal Friendly Garlic-Herb Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, herby, and punchy with fresh citrus, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on absolutely everything. It comes together in minutes — just whisk or shake — and the combination of parsley, thyme, and oregano with double lemon (both juice and zest) gives it a layered, garden-fresh flavor that store-bought dressings simply can't replicate. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, bottled dressings can be a minefield of hidden mammal-derived ingredients like certain emulsifiers or dairy-based additives, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smarter move. Every ingredient here is plant-based or plant-adjacent, with extra-virgin olive oil as the fat base and a touch of raw honey as an optional sweetener — nothing to second-guess. The ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that rounds out the brightness without overpowering the herbs. Keep a jar in the fridge for up to five days and you've got a safe, delicious go-to ready for salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or anything else that needs a little lift.
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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)
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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