Easy Homemade Italian Dressing
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Easy Homemade Italian Dressing
Description
This dressing combines oil and vinegar with sugar and seasonings to create a classic Italian-style salad dressing. The cider vinegar provides a mild yet distinct tartness, while the vegetable oil offers richness and body. Oregano and crushed red pepper flakes add herbal flavor and slight heat, and minced garlic introduces a savory note.
The ingredients are whisked together into an emulsion that does not fully stabilize, so refrigeration and shaking before serving help maintain the mixture. The dressing complements leafy greens, vegetables, and can also serve as a marinade.
For a smoother consistency, vigorous shaking in a sealed jar or blending briefly can improve emulsion stability, but the dressing will naturally separate over time. Storing it chilled for several hours improves flavor melding.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- ½ teaspoon garlic minced
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a bowl.
- Whisk to combine all ingredients together well.
- Pour dressing into an airtight bottle or jar.
- Refrigerate several hours before serving.
- Shake well before serving.
Notes
- Shake the dressing well before each use to re-emulsify separated oil and vinegar.
- For a smoother texture, blend briefly or shake vigorously in a tightly sealed jar.
- Refrigerate for several hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 33 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 33kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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