Bright, herby, and deeply savory, this homemade Italian dressing is the kind of thing that makes a simple green salad feel like something worth sitting down for. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the silky base, while apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice bring a lively tang that bottled dressings rarely nail. Finely minced garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary layer in classic Italian flavor, and a touch of ground ginger and turmeric add subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue. A small spoon of honey rounds everything out without making it sweet — just balanced. The slow drizzle-and-whisk technique is the real secret here, pulling the oil and acid into a smooth, lightly thickened emulsion that clings beautifully to every leaf. Store it in a sealed jar in the fridge and you've got a week's worth of dressing ready to go — just give it a good shake before pouring.
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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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