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Italian Dressing Recipe
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Italian Dressing Recipe

This Italian Dressing blends extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and spices like oregano and brown mustard with a touch of sweetness from maple syrup or honey. Garlic and optional red onion or shallot add sharpness and aroma. The ingredients are combined until smooth to create a balanced vinaigrette with tangy, savory, and slightly sweet notes. It’s a flavorful dressing suitable for salads and marinating vegetables or meats.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 102 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan

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

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  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!)
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102

% 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.