Paraben Free Garlic-Herb Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, garlicky, and loaded with fresh herbs, this lemon vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on absolutely everything. Store-bought dressings are a minefield when you're avoiding parabens, since preservatives hide under a long list of chemical names that are easy to miss on a label. Making your own means you know exactly what's going in the bottle — here, it's nothing but real ingredients like fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, and a trio of fragrant herbs. The ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that rounds out the citrus beautifully, and a touch of raw honey (if you choose to use it) brings just enough balance to keep things from tipping too tart. Whisking the oil in slowly gives you a lightly emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. It comes together in minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can dress salads, drizzle over roasted vegetables, or use it as a quick marinade all week long without reaching for anything processed.
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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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