Turmeric 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 it on everything — salads, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, you name it. A generous hit of fresh lemon juice and zest gives it real citrus punch, while raw honey rounds out the acidity just enough to keep things balanced. Extra-virgin olive oil gets whisked in slowly until the whole thing emulsifies into a silky, cohesive pour that clings beautifully to whatever it touches. For anyone navigating a diet that rules out certain spices and colorants, store-bought dressings can be a minefield of unexpected additives — this one keeps things clean with a short, straightforward ingredient list you can actually read at a glance. A little grated garlic and optional fresh thyme or parsley add depth without any of the usual suspects. It comes together in under a minute and keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can make a batch ahead and have something genuinely delicious ready to go all 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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