Hazelnut Free Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Bright, tangy, and layered with herby depth, this homemade Italian dressing is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever bought the bottled stuff. 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. Garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary create that classic Italian flavor profile, and a pinch of ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth that keeps it interesting. A small spoon of honey rounds out the sharpness without making it sweet, and the whole thing emulsifies into a glossy, slightly thickened dressing in about a minute of whisking. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared facilities and vague "natural flavors" on labels make it hard to feel confident. Making it from scratch with these straightforward pantry ingredients means you know exactly what's in the bottle. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so you can drizzle it over salads, use it as a marinade, or dunk crusty bread into it all week long.
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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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