Italian Dressing
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This homemade Italian Dressing will have you throwing out your store bought version! This tangy, herbaceous dressing requires a short list of kitchen staple ingredients. Just dump, shake, and serve!
Italian dressing is a favorite for many, and how could it not be? It’s simple, flavorful and can be used for a variety of dishes! Making your own salad dressing is not only cheaper than buying it at the store, but you also know exactly what goes in it.
No added sugar, no preservatives, no artificial anything! This vinaigrette is super easy to make, tangy, herbaceous and delicious; it will become a staple in your home, guaranteed.
Italian Dressing
- Easy To Make
- Simple, Short Ingredient List
- Gluten Free/Dairy Free
- Delicious & Versatile
- Inexpensive & Better Than Store Bought!
With a simple ingredient list like this, you’ll most likely already have them at home, therefore you can whip up this dressing whenever you please! Gluten free and dairy free, this is a recipe everyone can enjoy.
I can’t stress enough how much better homemade is than store bought. You save money, time, and you know exactly what is going into it! No more looking at labels, you’ve got the only Italian dressing you need right here.
Ingredient Notes
- Olive Oil – While you can substitute sunflower, safflower, or avocado oil, to get a real Italian dressing I really recommend using a good olive oil here.
- Red Wine Vinegar – You can use either red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar for this recipe!
- Seasoning – Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt.
- Honey – For a little added sweetness to balance the dressing.
- Lemon Juice – I always recommend using freshly squeezed, use what you have on hand.
How To Make Italian Dressing
- Blend Ingredients: Add all the ingredients to a jar, place the lid and close it. Shake it well until all the ingredients are well blended.
- Serve: Serve drizzled over your favorite salad. The dressing will need to be shaken again before serving.
FAQs & Expert Tips
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Italian Dressing?
Italian dressing is considered a vinaigrette dressing. It’s tangy and herbaceous, made with olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice and plenty of fresh herbs. This popular dressing is a staple for salads, sandwiches and more!
How To Serve
Italian dressing can be used in a variety of ways! You can pour it on a salad, use it in a pasta, on a sandwich, or as a marinade! Whenever you want a bit of tang, this dressing is a great option.
Tips
- Both red and white wine vinegar work beautifully in this dressing. Feel free to go with whichever you have on hand. I tend to opt for red more than the white, just because it gives the dressing that color we are familiar with. Other than the color, there is no difference! Use what you have on hand.
- Season to your preference! Make this dressing to your liking.
- This dressing will need to be shaken each time before serving! The oil and ingredients will separate after a while in the fridge.
Storing
Store your Italian dressing in the refrigerator in an airtight container or jar with a lid. I prefer using a jar with a tight seal! Stored properly, your dressing will last for up to 2 weeks.
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Italian Dressing
Ingredients
- ¾ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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Instructions
- Blend ingredients: Add all the ingredients to a jar, place the lid and close it. Shake it well until all the ingredients are well blended.
- Serve: Serve drizzled over your favorite salad. The dressing will need to be shaken again before serving.
Notes
- This recipe will yield about a cup of dressing.
- Both red and white wine vinegar work beautifully in this dressing. Feel free to go with whichever you have on hand. I tend to opt for red more than the white, just because it gives the dressing that color we are familiar with. Other than the color, there is no difference! Use what you have on hand.
- Season to your preference! Make this dressing to your liking.
- This dressing will need to be shaken each time before serving! The oil and ingredients will separate after a while in the fridge.
- Store your Italian dressing in the refrigerator in an airtight container or jar with a lid. I prefer using a jar with a tight seal! Stored properly, your dressing will last for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
