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Homemade Italian Dressing Recipe
I couldn't live in a world without a good homemade Italian Dressing Recipe. This one is quick, easy, and works delicious magic on anything from baby greens to a plate of homegrown tomatoes.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 mins
Servings: 8 servings (2 tbsp each)
Calories: 140 kcal
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from 1 lemon, see note 1)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (see note 2)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (see note 3)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove minced fresh garlic
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, basil, oregano, parsley, and garlic powder. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Store covered in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- Store leftover vinaigrette covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Lemon juice: To add fresh lemon zest, zest the lemons before cutting in half to squeeze for juice.
- Mustard: Dijon mustard adds flavor and aids in emulsification. Or substitute 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard powder.
- Herbs: I like a mixture of dried basil, dried oregano, and dried parsley. Or, substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning. To substitute fresh herbs, use 1 tablespoon of each.
- Yield: This Italian salad dressing recipe makes about 1 cup of dressing, enough for 8 servings, 2 tablespoons each.
- Storage: Store leftover vinaigrette covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 tbsp
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
58mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
24IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (2 tbsp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 tbsp | |
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.