Italian Dressing Recipe
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Italian Dressing Recipe
Description
The Italian Dressing Recipe features extra-virgin olive oil as the base, combined with red wine vinegar to provide acidity. The addition of maple syrup or honey balances the sharpness with mild sweetness. Brown mustard and dried oregano introduce savory spice and complexity, while minced garlic adds pungency. Red onion or shallot can be included for additional aromatic depth.
The ingredients are blended until emulsified, yielding a smooth vinaigrette. Alternatively, shaking in a jar achieves the same result after allowing flavors to meld for at least 15 minutes. This preparation ensures a harmonious blend of tangy, sweet, and herby elements.
Suitable for drizzling over mixed salads, this dressing can also serve as a marinade for roasted or grilled vegetables and meats. It is best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and used within one week to maintain freshness and flavor quality.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or honey, to taste)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning, dried
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard spicy
- 1 large garlic minced, clove
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 tablespoons red onion diced (optional, or shallot
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.
- If you don't have a blender available, you can also combine the ingredients in a glass mason jar with a lid, and shake well to combine. Let the dressing rest for at least 15 mintues for the flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust the flavoring, as needed. I sometimes need 1 more teaspoon of maple syrup to balance out the acidity, and I love adding a thick slice of red onion or about 2 tablespoons of diced shallot, to elevate the flavor. (But that's optional!)
- Store the dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. This recipe makes roughly 1 cup of dressing.
Notes
- Adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese creates a richer flavor reminiscent of popular chain restaurants.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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