MSG Free Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Bottled Italian dressings are notorious for hiding flavor enhancers and additives behind vague "natural flavors" labels, which makes this from-scratch version such a relief. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, real garlic, and a lineup of dried herbs that you can see and smell for yourself. The combination of oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary gives it that classic Italian profile, while a touch of honey rounds out the acidity without any processed sweeteners. Ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth and depth that makes this dressing taste far more complex than the few minutes it takes to whisk together. Emulsifying the olive oil in a slow, steady stream is the small technique that transforms these pantry staples into something silky and cohesive rather than oily and flat. 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 without reaching for a bottle with a questionable ingredient list.
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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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