AIP Friendly Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Bottled Italian dressings are almost always off the table when you're following an autoimmune protocol — they're loaded with seed oils, sugar, and a long list of additives that have no business being in your food. This homemade version fixes all of that with a short, clean ingredient list built around extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Finely minced garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, and crumbled rosemary give it that classic Italian flavor profile, while ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth that makes it feel a little more special than anything you'd grab off a shelf. A small drizzle of honey rounds out the acidity without tipping into sweetness. The whole thing comes together in about two minutes — just whisk the vinegar, lemon, and seasonings first, then stream in the olive oil until it emulsifies into something silky and bright. It keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a week, making it easy to dress salads, drizzle over roasted vegetables, or use as a quick marinade all week long. This is the kind of staple that quietly makes eating well feel a lot less like a compromise.
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8 servings
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried rosemary, crumbled
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1/8 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, crumbled rosemary, ground ginger, turmeric, salt, and honey in a small bowl or jar and whisk together until the salt and honey are fully dissolved.
- 2
Drizzle in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
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