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Easy Italian Salad Dressing Recipe
5 from 3 votes

Easy Italian Salad Dressing Recipe

Jazz up your salads with this lemon-tinted Easy Italian Salad Dressing Recipe—a perfect homemade blend of herbs and garlic with a hint of honey!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 269 kcal
Course: Salad, Condiments
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 shallot finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons oregano dried
  • 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped, fresh
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Add all the ingredients except for the olive oil to a medium-sized bowl. Use a whisk to combine until mixed.
  2. Whisking constantly, slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream. Whisk until the dressing is emulsified, smooth, and creamy. Adjust seasonings to your taste.
  3. Store it in a sealed jar in the refrigerator, or serve over salad.

Notes

  • I usually allow the dressing to sit for a few minutes before using, to let the flavors meld together.
  • I usually allow the dressing to sit for a few minutes before using, to let the flavors meld together.
  • You can make it in advance and store it in the fridge for up to a week, so you can cut down on prep on the day you want to serve it.
  • You can make it in advance and store it in the fridge for up to a week, so you can cut down on prep on the day you want to serve it.
  • If you want to dial up the intensity, infuse the olive oil with the shallots and garlic by lightly sautéing them in the oil before adding to the mix.
  • If you want to dial up the intensity, infuse the olive oil with the shallots and garlic by lightly sautéing them in the oil before adding to the mix.

Nutrition Information

Calories 269kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 0.5g (1%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 20g (100%) Sodium 309mg (13%) Potassium 68mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 188IU (4%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269

% Daily Value*

Calories 269kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 0.5g 1%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Sodium 309mg 13%
Potassium 68mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 188IU 4%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.