Cinnamon Free Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Bright, herby, and deeply savory, this homemade Italian dressing is the kind of thing that makes a simple green salad feel like something special. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the silky base, while apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice bring a tangy lift that bottled dressings rarely match. Dried oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary layer in classic Italian flavor, and a touch of honey rounds everything out without making it sweet. Ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue that sets this version apart from anything you'd grab off a grocery shelf. Many store-bought Italian dressings sneak in unexpected spice blends that can include cinnamon, so making your own means you know exactly what's going in the jar. The whole thing comes together in just a few minutes of whisking, and it keeps in the fridge for up to a week — ready to shake and pour over salads, grilled vegetables, or anything that needs a little brightness.
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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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