Soy Free Lemon-Zest Herb Vinaigrette

Bright, tangy, and impossibly fresh, this lemon-zest vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to eat salad every single day. The double hit of lemon — both juice and zest — gives it a vibrant citrus punch that bottled dressings simply can't replicate. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the silky base, while a touch of raw honey rounds out the acidity without tipping into sweetness. A small clove of garlic and optional fresh herbs pull everything together into something that tastes genuinely homemade and restaurant-worthy at the same time. For anyone navigating soy sensitivities, store-bought dressings can be a minefield — soybean oil and soy-derived emulsifiers show up in the ingredient lists more often than you'd expect. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can drizzle freely without second-guessing the label. Whisking the oil in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll have a reliable, clean-tasting dressing ready to go for days.

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