Nightshade Free Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Most store-bought Italian dressings are loaded with tomato, paprika, or red pepper — all classic nightshades that can quietly derail a carefully planned meal. This homemade version sidesteps all of that without sacrificing a single drop of bold, herby flavor. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the rich base, while apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice bring that signature tangy brightness you expect from a great Italian-style dressing. Dried oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary layer in deep, savory complexity, and a touch of honey rounds everything out with just enough sweetness to balance the acidity. Ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth that makes this dressing feel a little more interesting than anything you'd grab off a shelf. It comes together in just a few minutes of whisking and keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so you can drizzle it over salads, grilled vegetables, or grain bowls all week long without a second thought.
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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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