Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lemon-Zest Herb Vinaigrette

Bright, tangy, and herbaceous, this lemon-zest vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes a simple salad feel genuinely special. Every ingredient is whole and recognizable — fresh lemon juice, good olive oil, a touch of raw honey, and a whisper of garlic — so there's no guesswork about what's actually going into your food. That matters a lot when you're trying to avoid processed condiments and bottled dressings, which often sneak in preservatives you'd rather skip entirely. The technique is straightforward: whisk the base together, drizzle in the olive oil slowly, and you get a beautifully emulsified dressing in under a minute. A little fresh thyme or parsley stirred in at the end adds a pop of color and a grassy, aromatic note that really elevates the whole thing. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can make a batch at the start of the week and drizzle it over everything from roasted vegetables to grain bowls without reaching for anything store-bought.

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