5 from 66 votes
Homemade Italian Dressing Recipe
This Homemade Italian Dressing combines red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, dried herbs, and fresh parsley with Parmesan cheese for savory flavor. A pinch of red pepper flakes and sugar balance the taste. Olive and salad oils whisked in slowly create a smooth, versatile dressing or marinade.
Prep Time
5 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
180 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 2 teaspoons oregano dry
- 2 teaspoons basil dry
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- pinch red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 tablespoons sugar
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1 teaspoon salt coarse
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper cracked
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup salad oil
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients except for the oil to a large size mixing bowl.
- Whisk until everything is completely combined and smooth and then slowly drizzle in the oil while continuing to whisk.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Notes
- Prepare up to five days ahead to allow flavors to develop.
- If using only dry ingredients, refrigerate up to 14 days; with fresh ingredients, refrigerate up to 7 days.
- You may use only olive oil or only salad oil depending on preference.
- This dressing works well as a marinade for vegetables or proteins.
Nutrition Information
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
244mg
(10%)
Potassium
8mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
84IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 244mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 84IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.