Artificial Food Coloring Free Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Bottled Italian dressings are notorious for sneaking in artificial dyes and synthetic color additives to achieve that bright, eye-catching hue — but this homemade version gets all of its golden warmth from turmeric and a lineup of real dried herbs. The result is a bright, tangy dressing that tastes far more vibrant than anything from a store shelf. Apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice bring a lively acidity, while garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary layer in that classic Italian flavor you're after. A touch of honey rounds out the sharpness without tipping into sweetness, and the slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil pulls everything into a beautifully emulsified pour. It comes together in just a few minutes of whisking and keeps in the fridge for up to a week, making it an easy staple to have on hand for salads, grain bowls, or marinating proteins. When you make it yourself, you know exactly what's in the jar — and nothing that shouldn't be.
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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
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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