Yeast Free Herb & Garlic Italian Dressing
Bright, tangy, and loaded with garden-herb flavor, this homemade Italian dressing is the kind of thing that makes a simple salad feel like something special. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the silky base, while apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice bring a lively acidity that store-bought versions rarely nail. Dried oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary layer in that classic Italian profile, and a pinch of ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth that keeps things interesting. A small spoon of honey rounds out the sharpness without making it sweet, and the whole thing emulsifies into a glossy, slightly thickened dressing in about a minute of whisking. For anyone avoiding yeast, bottled dressings can be a minefield — many contain vinegars, flavor enhancers, or additives that sneak yeast derivatives into the ingredient list. This one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, so you know exactly what you're pouring over your greens. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, making it easy to prep ahead and drizzle over salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled 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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