Lupin Free Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Bright, herby, and deeply savory, this homemade Italian dressing is the kind of thing that makes a simple green salad feel like something worth sitting down for. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the silky base, while apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice bring a lively tang that bottled dressings rarely match. Finely minced garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary layer in classic Italian flavor, and a touch of honey rounds everything out without tipping it sweet. A pinch of ground ginger and turmeric add subtle warmth and depth that quietly set this apart from anything off the shelf. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield of unexpected additives and fillers — lupin flour in particular has crept into more processed foods than most people realize, often hiding in condiments and sauces. Making this one from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the jar. The technique is simple: whisk the acid and seasonings first, then stream in the olive oil slowly for a beautifully emulsified pour. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so you can make a batch on Sunday and have a go-to dressing ready 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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