High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Bottled Italian dressings are one of the sneakiest places high fructose corn syrup hides, tucked between "natural flavors" and unpronounceable preservatives on a label you have to squint to read. This homemade version skips all of that entirely, relying on extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a bright hit of fresh lemon juice as its base. A full lineup of dried herbs — oregano, basil, thyme, and crumbled rosemary — gives it that classic Italian flavor, while ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth that makes it taste more interesting than anything from a grocery store shelf. Just a teaspoon of honey does the sweetening here, keeping things balanced without any of the processed syrup concerns. The whole thing comes together in about a minute of whisking, and 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. Once you see how easy it is to make your own, going back to the bottled stuff is going to feel completely unnecessary.
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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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