Pork Free Lemon-Zest Herb Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, 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. Raw honey rounds out the acidity from the lemon juice, while a touch of fresh thyme or parsley adds an herby lift that bottled dressings just can't replicate. Every ingredient here is clean and plant-based, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your food — no hidden additives, no mystery proteins, just honest pantry staples. The technique is simple: whisk the olive oil in slowly and you get a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. 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 prep ahead. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or a simple arugula salad and it instantly feels like something from a restaurant kitchen.
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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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