Turkey 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. A generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil gets whisked together with fresh lemon juice, fragrant zest, a hint of garlic, and just a touch of raw honey for balance — the result is something vibrant and restaurant-worthy without any fuss. It comes together in under a minute and uses nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your dressing. Store-bought vinaigrettes can sneak in all kinds of unexpected additives and proteins, but this one keeps things completely clean and straightforward. The optional fresh thyme or parsley adds a lovely herbal note that takes it from simple to genuinely special. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll have a go-to dressing ready for grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or anything that needs a little lift.
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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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