Oil-Free Italian Salad Dressing (Perfect for Summer)

Oil is optional in this yummy Italian dressing. Try it on green salads, pasta salads, wraps, and roasted veggies!

cruet of summer salad dressing and tomatoes, onion, garlic and thyme on a wooden cutting board

Ingredients

tomato 22 oz 624 g 4 tomatoes
garlic 0.25 oz 7 g 2 cloves
white onion 2 oz 57 g 1/2 medium onion
red wine vinegar 1.5 oz 43 g 3 tablespoons
fresh thyme 2 tsp about 6 sprigs
salt 2 tsp or to taste

Directions

If You Have a Juicer

  1. Remove core tops of tomato, juice with garlic and white onion.

  2. Pick thyme from the stems and finely chop.

  3. Mix remaining ingredients together, season with salt.

If You Don't Have a Juicer

  1. Remove core tops of tomato, blend with garlic and white onion (or use a food processor).

  2. Strain the blended produce into a bowl (or use a cheese cloth).

  3. Pick thyme from the stems and finely chop.

  4. Mix remaining ingredients together, season with salt.

Pro tips

  • Add grapeseed oil (or any light, neutral flavored oil) to serve as a vinaigrette.

  • Serve on its own for an oil-free version.

  • Prefer creamy dressings? Add a dollop of yogurt!

  • Not a fan of red wine vinegar? Try subbing balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice.

  • Substitute a few teaspoons of garlic powder or onion powder if you’re out of garlic or onions.

  • If you don’t have fresh thyme, you can use dried thyme, dried oregano, or even Italian seasoning.

  • If you like black pepper, be sure to add that during the final step as well!