Peanut Free Garlic-Herb Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, herby, and punchy with fresh citrus, this homemade vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you wonder why you ever bought a bottle. Fresh lemon juice and zest team up with minced garlic, parsley, thyme, and oregano for a layered, garden-fresh flavor that store-bought versions rarely come close to matching. A pinch of ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that ties everything together beautifully. The whole thing comes together in minutes — just whisk or shake in a jar — and keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can drizzle it over salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins all week long. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings and hard-to-read labels, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the bottle. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of peanuts, with no hidden oils or mystery additives to worry about. A optional drizzle of raw honey rounds out the acidity if you like a touch of sweetness — simple, clean, and completely delicious.
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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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