Coconut 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 absolutely everything. Fresh lemon juice and zest form the backbone, while minced garlic, parsley, thyme, and oregano layer in a garden-fresh complexity that bottled dressings simply can't touch. A pinch of ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that ties it all together without overpowering the other flavors. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield of unexpected additives, but every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify — no hidden surprises. Whisking the olive oil in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified dressing, though the shake-it-in-a-jar method works just as well on a busy weeknight. A drizzle of raw honey is entirely optional, but it rounds out the acidity in a really lovely way if you're into that balance of sweet and tart. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll have a vibrant, ready-to-go dressing waiting in the fridge 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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