Paleo Lemon-Zest Herb Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and impossibly fresh, this lemon-zest herb vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes a simple bowl of greens feel like something special. Every ingredient here is clean and whole — extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, raw honey, and real garlic — so there's no need to squint at a store-bought label hunting for hidden sugars or industrial seed oils. The raw honey adds just enough sweetness to balance the citrus without tipping into anything processed, and the double hit of lemon juice and zest gives it a brightness that bottled dressings simply can't replicate. Whisking the oil in slowly creates a lightly emulsified texture that clings beautifully to salad leaves, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins. A handful of fresh thyme or parsley stirred in at the end takes it from great to genuinely memorable. It comes together in under a minute and keeps in the fridge for up to five days, making it one of the most practical things you can have on hand for weeknight meals.
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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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