Xanthan Gum Free Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Most store-bought Italian dressings rely on stabilizers and thickeners to hold their texture, which makes finding a clean, additive-free option genuinely frustrating. This homemade version skips all of that entirely — the emulsion comes together naturally by drizzling the olive oil in slowly while whisking, no gums or binders needed. What you get instead is a bright, herbaceous dressing built on apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a generous lineup of dried Italian herbs. The touch of honey rounds out the acidity beautifully, while ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth that makes this taste more complex than the ingredient list might suggest. It comes together in just a few minutes in a single bowl or jar, and it keeps in the fridge for up to a week — just give it a shake before pouring. Drizzle it over salads, use it as a marinade, or spoon it over roasted vegetables for an instant upgrade.
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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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