Gluten 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 it on everything — salads, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, you name it. Every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or swapping required; it's just clean, simple food done right. The double hit of lemon juice and zest gives it a citrusy punch that bottled dressings simply can't match, while a touch of raw honey rounds out the acidity without tipping it into sweetness. Whisking the olive oil in slowly is the small but important step that brings it all together into a silky, emulsified dressing that clings beautifully to whatever you're dressing. A little fresh thyme or parsley stirred in at the end adds an herby lift that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. It comes together in just a couple of minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to five days, making it a brilliant make-ahead staple for the week.
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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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