Fish 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. Two whole lemons go into the mix alongside a trio of fresh herbs — parsley, thyme, and oregano — plus grated garlic and a whisper of ground ginger that gives it a subtle, unexpected warmth. A drizzle of raw honey is optional but rounds out the acidity beautifully if you like a touch of balance. Whisking the olive oil in slowly creates a lightly emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield of hidden anchovies, Worcestershire, or fish-derived flavor enhancers, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the easiest way to stay confident about what's in your food. This one comes together in under five minutes with nothing but a bowl and a whisk — or just a jar and a good shake. Keep a batch in the fridge for up to five days and you've got a versatile, completely fish-free dressing ready to go whenever you need it.
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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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