In a wide-mouth jar, combine all the dressing ingredients.
Add ½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional) and 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Season to taste with salt and pepper; I add ½ teaspoon fine sea salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Briskly shake to combine and emulsify. (Don’t have a jar? Briskly whisk in a bowl instead!)
Check to make sure honey isn’t sticking to the bottom—whisk it into the mixture if it is.
Taste and adjust dressing to personal preference.