Bright, tangy, and loaded with garden herbs, this homemade Italian dressing is the kind of condiment that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottle at the store. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the silky base, while apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice bring a lively acidity that wakes up everything it touches. Minced garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary layer in classic Italian flavor, and a pinch of ginger and turmeric add just enough warmth and depth to make it feel a little special. A touch of honey rounds out the sharpness without tipping into sweetness — it's a beautifully balanced pour. Many store-bought dressings sneak in dairy-derived ingredients like buttermilk or cheese powders, so making your own from scratch is the easiest way to stay confident about what's in the bottle. Whisk it together in about a minute, stash it in a sealed jar, and you've got a week's worth of dressing ready to go on salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or even as a quick marinade.
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Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN
Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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.
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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