Italian Dressing
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This homemade Italian dressing is a must-have in our kitchen! With just a few simple ingredients, it adds a burst of flavor to salads, grains, and so much more. Perfect for elevating any dish, it’s not just a dressing—it’s a game changer!
Say goodbye to store-bought Italian dressings! This homemade Italian dressing is not only incredibly easy to whip up, but it also delivers a flavor that far exceeds anything from a bottle. Trust me—I know a thing or two about salad dressings! As a vegetarian, I ate a lot of salads and I experienced every bottled dressing version you can imagine.
But once you try this homemade version, you’ll never look back! It’s fresh, vibrant, and customizable to suit your taste. Perfect over a crisp garden salad, drizzled on roasted veggies, or mixed into your favorite pasta dishes.
I understand the temptation of grabbing a bottle of store-bought dressing—it’s super convenient! But trust me, once you try this homemade Italian dressing, you’ll never go back.
It’s incredibly easy to whip up, packed with simple, wholesome ingredients, and bursting with zesty, fresh flavors that brighten up any meal! This dressing has become a staple in my kitchen, and I just know you’ll adore it too!
Ingredients
Whip up your own delicious Italian dressing at home with just a handful of simple ingredients!
For the ingredient measurements and the entire recipe, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the blog post where the recipe card is located.
- Olive oil: Always choose a high-quality olive oil. It’s the main ingredient so you want to make sure it tastes good!
- Red wine vinegar: This makes the dressing zesty and bright.
- Garlic: Adds a sharp savory flavor.
- Dijon mustard: Help the oil and vinegar emulsify.
- Dried spices: For fresh Italian flavor I like to use red pepper flakes, oregano, parsley, thyme, and salt.
Step by Step Directions
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the bottom of the blog post to the recipe card.
- Add all the ingredients to a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously until fully combined.
- homemade Italian dressing will keep for up to 1 week. Store it in the refrigerator and shake well before using.
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Italian Dressing
Ingredients
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a jar. Seal tightly with a lid and shake vigorously to emulsify.
- Store dressing in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before using.
Nutrition
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