Bright, herby, and punchy with garlic, this homemade Italian dressing is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever bought a bottle at the store. Many commercial dressings sneak in unexpected ingredients — including mushroom-derived flavor enhancers or extracts — so mixing your own from scratch is a genuinely smart move. Here, apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice bring the tang, while dried oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary layer in that classic Italian flavor profile you're after. A pinch of ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth and gorgeous golden hue without overpowering the herbs. The slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil while whisking is the key step — it creates a lightly emulsified dressing that clings beautifully to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. A touch of honey rounds out the acidity and ties everything together. Make a jar on Sunday and you've got a week's worth of vibrant, clean-ingredient dressing ready to go.
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Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN
Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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.
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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