Bottled Italian dressings are notorious for sneaking in preservatives, and for anyone avoiding nitrates and nitrites, that label-reading habit at the grocery store gets old fast. This homemade version sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients — olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a warm blend of dried herbs and spices. The result is bright, tangy, and deeply savory, with a subtle earthiness from the rosemary and thyme and a gentle warmth from the ginger and turmeric. A touch of honey rounds out the acidity without tipping the dressing into sweet territory. It comes together in just a couple of minutes with a whisk and a bowl, and a sealed jar in the fridge means you have a week's worth of clean, flavorful dressing ready to go. Shake it up and drizzle it over salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or anything that needs a little lift.
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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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