Peanut Free Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Bright, herby, and layered with flavor, this homemade Italian dressing is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottle at the store. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the silky base, while apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice bring a lively tang that balances beautifully against the garlic and dried herbs. A touch of honey rounds everything out without making it sweet, and the ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth that sets this apart from any generic vinaigrette. Store-bought dressings can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings and hard-to-read labels, but every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The technique is simple — just whisk the acids and seasonings first, then drizzle in the oil slowly for a dressing that actually emulsifies and clings to your greens. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so you can make a jar on Sunday and have a vibrant, homemade dressing ready to go 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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