Oats Free Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Bright, herby, and punchy with garlic, this homemade Italian dressing is the kind of thing that makes a simple green salad feel like something worth sitting down for. The combination of apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice gives it a lively acidity, while dried oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary layer in that classic Italian flavor profile. A touch of ground ginger and turmeric add subtle warmth and depth without overpowering the herbs — it's a small detail that makes a noticeable difference. Whisking the olive oil in slowly creates a beautifully emulsified dressing that clings to every leaf instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Store-bought Italian dressings can be surprisingly tricky to navigate, with thickeners and stabilizers that sometimes sneak in unexpected grains — making a batch at home with these straightforward pantry ingredients is the cleaner, more satisfying solution. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so you can shake it up and drizzle it over salads, grilled vegetables, or marinated proteins 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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