BHA & BHT Free Lemon-Zest Herb Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and impossibly fresh, this lemon-zest herb vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put salad on everything. A generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil gets whisked together with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, raw honey, and a hint of garlic for a result that's balanced, vibrant, and deeply satisfying. Many store-bought dressings rely on synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, but every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — nothing hidden, nothing processed. The raw honey adds just enough sweetness to round out the acidity without tipping into sugary territory, and the optional fresh thyme or parsley brings a herby lift that feels genuinely homemade. Whisking the oil in slowly is the small but important step that pulls the whole thing together into a silky, lightly emulsified dressing rather than a separated puddle. It comes together in under a minute and keeps in the fridge for up to five days, making it an easy staple to have on hand all week long.
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6 servings
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small clove garlic, finely grated or minced
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, honey, and salt in a small bowl or jar and stir until the salt dissolves.
- 2
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened, about 30 seconds. Stir in the fresh thyme or parsley, if using.
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