Emulsifier Free Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Bright, herby, and packed with Mediterranean flavor, this homemade Italian dressing is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever bought the bottled stuff. Most store-bought dressings rely on synthetic emulsifiers and stabilizers to stay smooth on the shelf — ingredients that can be tricky to track down and harder to avoid. Here, a slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil whisked into apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice does the work naturally, no additives needed. Garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary bring serious depth, while a touch of honey rounds out the acidity beautifully. A hint of ginger and turmeric adds a subtle warmth that sets this dressing apart from anything you'd find in the salad aisle. It comes together in just a few minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to a week — just give it a good shake before pouring. Drizzle it over greens, use it as a marinade, or spoon it over roasted vegetables for an instant upgrade.
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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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