Paleo Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Bottled Italian dressings are notorious for sneaking in refined oils, added sugars, and preservatives that have no place in a whole-foods kitchen. This homemade version keeps everything clean and bright, built on a base of extra-virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar with a splash of fresh lemon juice for that signature tang. Minced garlic and a generous blend of dried oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary deliver the bold, herby depth you expect from a classic Italian-style dressing. A touch of honey brings just enough natural sweetness to balance the acidity without tipping into anything processed. Ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth and a quiet anti-inflammatory boost that most dressings simply don't bother with. It comes together in minutes, keeps in the fridge for up to a week, and works beautifully drizzled over salads, grilled vegetables, or sliced proteins. Once you make it yourself, going back to the store-bought stuff is genuinely hard to justify.
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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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