Gelatin Free Lemon-Zest Herb Vinaigrette
Bright, citrusy, and impossibly fresh, this lemon-zest herb vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to eat more salad. A touch of raw honey balances the tartness of fresh lemon juice, while good extra-virgin olive oil brings everything together into a glossy, emulsified pour. The optional fresh thyme or parsley adds a herby lift that takes it from simple to genuinely special. Many store-bought dressings sneak in gelatin-based stabilizers or thickeners to achieve that smooth, pourable consistency — here, a steady whisk and quality olive oil do all the work naturally, with zero additives needed. Every single ingredient is clean and plant-forward, so you know exactly what's going on your plate. 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 for weeknight greens, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables.
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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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