Eggless Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Bright, tangy, and loaded with garden-herb flavor, 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 that classic Italian profile, and a pinch of ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth that sets this version apart from anything mass-produced. A touch of honey rounds out the sharpness without making it sweet, pulling the whole dressing into perfect balance. Because it's built entirely from pantry staples and fresh aromatics, there's no need to scan labels for hidden egg-based emulsifiers — the slow drizzle of olive oil does all the emulsifying work naturally. It comes together in just a few minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to a week, making it an effortless upgrade for salads, grain bowls, or a quick marinade for roasted vegetables.
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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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