Best Italian Dressing Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
185 kcal
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Course
Salad, Condiments
Best Italian Dressing Recipe
Description
The Best Italian Dressing Recipe consists of olive oil and red wine vinegar combined with grated Parmesan cheese, honey, garlic powder, and herbs such as basil, oregano, parsley, rosemary, thyme, and spices including paprika, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, and celery seed. Blending these ingredients emulsifies the mixture but leaves small Parmesan flecks dispersed throughout, adding texture and umami.
The balance of acidity from the vinegar and sweetness from the honey cuts through the oil’s richness while the herbs and spices deliver aromatic, savory, and slightly spicy elements. After blending, the dressing should be refrigerated for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the herbs to infuse fully.
This dressing holds for up to two weeks and is suitable for salads or as a marinade for grilled meats or vegetables, lending herbal and cheesy notes that enrich simple preparations.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons honey vegans: use liquid sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary dried
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika Hungarian
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/8 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/16 teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
- Place everything in a blender and blend for about 30 seconds (small of flecks of Parmesan will remain). Pour into a jar or dressing dispenser and refrigerate. Chill for at least 4 hours before using. Will keep for up to 2 weeks.The flavor of this dressing improves over time as the oils are released from the herbs and the flavors have time to meld.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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