Nutmeg Free Lemon-Zest Herb Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and deeply aromatic, this lemon-zest herb vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on absolutely everything. A double hit of lemon — both juice and zest — gives it a vivid citrus backbone, while raw honey softens the acidity just enough to keep things balanced. Fresh garlic and optional thyme or parsley round it out with an herby, garden-fresh quality that bottled dressings simply can't replicate. Many classic vinaigrettes and spice blends sneak in warm baking spices that can be hard to spot on an ingredient label, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay in control of what's in your bowl. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means no label-reading anxiety and no unwanted surprises. It comes together in under a minute of whisking, keeps in the fridge for up to five days, and works beautifully over salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls. Once you taste how good homemade can be, it's hard to go back.
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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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