5 from 12 votes
Easy Homemade Italian Dressing
Easy Homemade Italian Dressing blends vegetable oil, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and minced garlic for a tangy and herbaceous dressing. Its balance of acidity and subtle spice makes it a versatile condiment to enhance salads without overpowering other ingredients. The simple whisked emulsion benefits from chilling and shaking before use.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
33 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 33
% 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.