Pecan 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. The double hit of lemon — both juice and zest — gives it a vibrant punch that bottled dressings simply can't replicate, while raw honey rounds out the acidity with just a whisper of sweetness. A touch of finely grated garlic and optional fresh thyme or parsley bring an herby depth that feels genuinely homemade. Because it's built entirely from whole, simple pantry ingredients, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in it — no mystery blends, no shared-facility concerns, just clean and straightforward flavor. Whisking the olive oil in slowly is the small but important step that brings everything together into a silky, emulsified dressing rather than a separated puddle. It comes together in under a minute and keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can drizzle it over greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls 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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