Mushroom 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 put a salad on the table every single night. A double hit of lemon — both juice and zest — gives it a vibrant punch, while raw honey rounds out the acidity with just a touch of natural sweetness. Extra-virgin olive oil whisked in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. For anyone navigating a mushroom-free lifestyle, store-bought dressings can be a minefield of unexpected flavor additives and extracts, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smarter move. Every ingredient here is clean, straightforward, and easy to verify. Optional fresh thyme or parsley adds an herby depth that feels almost restaurant-worthy without any extra effort. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or simple greens 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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