Lactose Free Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Bright, herby, and punchy with garlic, this homemade Italian-style dressing is the kind of thing that makes a simple salad feel like something special. Every ingredient here is completely plant-based — olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a lineup of dried herbs — so there's zero dairy to worry about, no hidden cream, no cheese-based emulsifiers, nothing. The slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil whisked into the acidic base creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to greens rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. A touch of honey rounds out the sharpness of the vinegar, while ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth that sets this apart from anything you'd grab off a store shelf. It comes together in just a few minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to a week, making it an easy staple to have on hand. Drizzle it over a crisp romaine salad, use it as a marinade for grilled vegetables, or spoon it over roasted potatoes — it's endlessly versatile.
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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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