BHA & BHT Free 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 everything — salads, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, you name it. Store-bought dressings are one of the sneakiest sources of synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, often buried in the fine print of an ingredient list that reads more like a chemistry textbook. Making your own from scratch sidesteps all of that completely, and this recipe proves it doesn't take much effort to do it right. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable: fresh lemon juice and zest, extra-virgin olive oil, real garlic, and a trio of garden herbs that bring serious depth and fragrance. The ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that ties everything together, while a touch of raw honey softens the acidity without making it sweet. Whisking or shaking it together takes under five minutes, and it keeps in the fridge for up to five days — so you can make a batch on Sunday and have clean, flavorful dressing ready all week long.
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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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