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Italian Salad Dressing Recipe

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.

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

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

Instructions

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  1. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.