Italian Salad Dressing Recipe

Name: Italian Salad Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12 tablespoons
Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp granulated sugar; ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese; ½ tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp dried basil; ¼ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
12 tablespoons
Calories
91 kcal
Course
Salad, Condiments
Cuisine
American

Italian Salad Dressing Recipe

Dominic Levy

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Made in 5 minutes, this recipe is one that will find itself into your rotation often. Simply combine oil, vinegar, cheese, and seasonings for a quick and easy salad dressing recipe that will always serve up delicious flavor.

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Ingredients

Servings

½ cup olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp granulated sugar
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt

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Instructions

Mix all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only.
Because olive oil is the main ingredient in this recipe, I’d recommend a high quality olive oil if you can. A quick and easy way to tell if you’re buying a high quality olive oil is if the bottle displays a “pressed on” or “harvest” date.
Fresh squeezed if possible. You will need about ½ lemon for 2 tbsp.
I am always an advocate for the freshest cheese possible (just check my
Instant Pot Stuffed Shells recipe
). I would recommend fresh grated parmesan cheese if possible, or high quality packaged stuff if not. Pecorino Romano (used in this
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
recipe) would also be delicious.
I am using red wine vinegar, but you can use white wine vinegar if you prefer.
To get more juice out of your lemon, heat it in the microwave for 10-20 seconds. Then use your hands to roll it around on the countertop.
Some other renditions of this Italian Salad Dressing Recipe call for bell peppers, dill, fennel, and more. Feel free to add anything that sounds delicious to you!
Store leftovers in a mason jar. Shake it well before each use.
Feel free to omit the sugar for a healthier alternative, but keep in mind this will change the taste of the recipe.
Olive Oil: Because olive oil is the main ingredient in this recipe, I’d recommend a high quality olive oil if you can. A quick and easy way to tell if you’re buying a high quality olive oil is if the bottle displays a “pressed on” or “harvest” date.
Lemon Juice: Fresh squeezed if possible. You will need about ½ lemon for 2 tbsp.
Parmesan Cheese: I am always an advocate for the freshest cheese possible (just check my Instant Pot Stuffed Shells recipe). I would recommend fresh grated parmesan cheese if possible, or high quality packaged stuff if not. Pecorino Romano (used in this Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe recipe) would also be delicious.
Wine Vinegar: I am using red wine vinegar, but you can use white wine vinegar if you prefer.
To get more juice out of your lemon, heat it in the microwave for 10-20 seconds. Then use your hands to roll it around on the countertop.
Some other renditions of this Italian Salad Dressing Recipe call for bell peppers, dill, fennel, and more. Feel free to add anything that sounds delicious to you!
Store leftovers in a mason jar. Shake it well before each use.
Feel free to omit the sugar for a healthier alternative, but keep in mind this will change the taste of the recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 12tablespoons Calories 91kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 82mg (3%) Potassium 10mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 19IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	12tablespoons
Calories	91kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	1mg	0%
Sodium	82mg	3%
Potassium	10mg	0%
Fiber	0.1g	0%
Sugar	0.4g	1%
Vitamin A	19IU	0%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	28mg	3%
Iron	0.2mg	1%