Mediterranean Diet Friendly Garlic-Herb Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, herby, and built on a foundation of extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to pour it on everything. The combination of parsley, thyme, and oregano alongside grated garlic gives it a garden-fresh complexity that bottled dressings simply can't match. A pinch of ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that ties all the flavors together in a way that feels both unexpected and completely right. This is exactly the style of cooking that makes the Mediterranean approach so appealing — whole, recognizable ingredients doing all the heavy lifting with very little effort. You can whisk it together in a bowl or just shake everything up in a jar, which means it's ready in minutes and waiting in your fridge for the whole week ahead. Drizzle it over salads, roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or grain bowls and it instantly elevates whatever it touches. The optional raw honey softens the acidity just enough if you prefer a slightly rounded finish, making this one recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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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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