Legume Free Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Bright, tangy, and loaded with garden herbs, this homemade Italian dressing is the kind of condiment that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottle at the store. Apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice give it a lively acidity, while oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary layer in that classic Italian depth. A touch of honey rounds out the sharpness, and ground ginger with turmeric add a subtle warmth that sets this version apart from anything mass-produced. The slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil while whisking is the key move here — it brings everything together into a beautifully emulsified, slightly thickened dressing that clings to every leaf. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield for anyone avoiding legumes, since soybean oil and soy-derived emulsifiers sneak into the ingredient lists of even the most innocent-looking bottles. Making it yourself with these straightforward pantry staples means you know exactly what's in every drop. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so you can drizzle it over salads, use it as a marinade, or spoon it over roasted vegetables 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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