Caffeine 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 a salad on the table every single night. A generous hit of fresh lemon juice and fragrant zest does all the heavy lifting here, balanced by a touch of raw honey and good extra-virgin olive oil for a result that feels both vibrant and rounded. The optional fresh thyme or parsley adds a herby lift that takes it from simple to genuinely special. For anyone keeping an eye on what goes into their food, this one is completely transparent — every ingredient is whole, recognizable, and naturally free of stimulants. No store-bought bottle needed, and no mystery additives to decode on the label. It comes together in under a minute of whisking and keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can drizzle it over greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls 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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