Seeds Free Lemon-Zest Herb Vinaigrette
Bright, citrusy, and impossibly fresh, this lemon-zest vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put a salad on the table every single night. A generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil gets whisked together with fresh lemon juice, fragrant zest, a whisper of honey, and a tiny hit of garlic for a result that's balanced, vibrant, and deeply satisfying. Store-bought dressings are notorious for sneaking in sesame, poppy, or sunflower seeds — sometimes in forms you wouldn't even recognize on the label — so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smartest move. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can dress your greens with total confidence. The optional fresh thyme or parsley adds a herby lift that feels almost restaurant-worthy without any extra effort. It comes together in under a minute of active whisking, and it keeps in the fridge for up to five days, making it a brilliant prep-ahead staple for the whole week.
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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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