Breastfeeding Friendly Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Homemade salad dressing is one of those small kitchen wins that makes every meal feel a little more intentional, and this herb-packed vinaigrette delivers serious flavor with minimal effort. Extra-virgin olive oil forms a rich, heart-healthy base, while apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice bring a bright, tangy lift that bottled dressings rarely match. Garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary layer in classic Italian depth, and a touch of honey rounds everything out without making it sweet. What makes this especially appealing during the nursing months is the lineup of whole, recognizable ingredients — no mystery additives, no preservatives, just pantry staples you can feel good about. Ground ginger and turmeric add a gentle warming note that also happens to be a nice bonus when you're focused on nourishing your body. A quick whisk brings it all together in under five minutes, and it keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so you can drizzle it over salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables all week long without any extra effort.
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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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