Sesame Free Lemon-Zest Herb Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and herbaceous, this lemon-zest vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put a salad on the table every single night. It comes together in under a minute with nothing but a bowl, a whisk, and a handful of pantry staples — no blender, no fuss. Store-bought dressings are notorious for sneaking in tahini, sesame oil, or "natural flavors" that can hide sesame derivatives, so making your own is genuinely the safest and most satisfying move. Here, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, a touch of raw honey, and a whisper of garlic do all the heavy lifting. The optional thyme or parsley adds a pop of color and a subtle earthiness that takes it from simple to something you'd find at a nice bistro. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can drizzle it over greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls all week long without a second thought.
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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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