Gelatin Free Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Bright, herby, and full of bold Mediterranean flavor, this homemade Italian dressing is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever bought a bottle. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the silky base, while apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice bring a lively tang that wakes up any salad, grain bowl, or grilled vegetable. Garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary layer in classic Italian character, and a touch of honey rounds out the acidity without making it sweet. A pinch of ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth and gorgeous golden hue that sets this apart from anything you'd find on a grocery store shelf. Many store-bought dressings sneak in thickeners or stabilizers that can be surprisingly hard to vet, so whisking this together from scratch gives you total control over every ingredient. The whole thing comes together in just a couple of minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to a week — just give it a good shake before drizzling.
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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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