Creamy Apple Cider Vinegar Italian Dressing

How do you make and enjoy a delicious creamy Italian dressing? Well, you don’t need mayo or even yogurt. All you need to do is blend it vigorously for an amazing creamy texture – and you’re keeping it vegan to boot!

This dressing is herbaceous, lemony, and has a kick from apple cider vinegar!

Apple cider vinegar Italian dressing ingredients + substitutions and tips

To make this delicious recipe, you’ll need:

• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons finely diced shallots
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

If you don’t have any shallots…you could substitute half diced onion and half garlic for the shallots.

I’ve found that a blender works best to emulsify the dressing, but in a pinch, you could use a frothing wand.

Diet compatibility and allergens

As you can see, this particular recipe is VERY allergen friendly and automatically compatible with a variety of diets as written (it’s Keto, Paleo, vegan, Whole30, and more). It isn’t low-sodium as written, but by simply omitting the salt and vinegar, you can easily make it so.

Diet	Recipe compatible as written?	Recommended substitutions
Keto	Yes.
Paleo	Yes.
Whole30	Yes.
Gluten-free	Yes.
Vegetarian	Yes.
Vegan	Yes.
Low sodium	No.	Omit salt and vinegar.
Dairy-free	Yes.
Mediterranean	Yes.
Low FODMAP	Yes.
Atkins	Yes.
Allergen	Present in recipe?	Recommended substitutions
Milk	No.
Eggs	No.
Fish	No.
Shellfish	No.
Tree nuts	No.
Peanuts	No.
Wheat (Gluten)	No.
Soy	No.
Sesame	No.

Creamy apple cider vinegar italian dressing recipe (step-by-step instructions):

• Place all of the ingredients in a blender.
• Process for 15 seconds, or until fully emulsified.
• Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Recipes and Tips:

• Apple cider vinegar gummies recipe
• Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
• Cucumber Apple Cider Vinegar Salad with Onion

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