Brighten Your Plate with Homemade Italian Dressing

Make your meals special with Homemade Italian Dressing, a quick and customizable recipe that enhances salads, marinades, and dips.

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Prep Time 10

Chill Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Blog

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 100

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil can substitute with neutral oil
1/4 cup white or red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar for milder flavor
1 tablespoon honey substitute with maple syrup for vegan option
1 lemon lemon juice freshly squeezed

For the Herbs

1 teaspoon dried oregano or reduce quantity for fresh oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil or reduce quantity for fresh basil

For the Seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
to taste None freshly cracked black pepper or substitute with white pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese omit for dairy-free version

Equipment

Medium Bowl
Whisk
glass jar

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Gather all your ingredients for the Homemade Italian Dressing.
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil and vinegar, whisking for about 30 seconds until emulsified.
Add honey and lemon juice, whisking vigorously for another 30 seconds until smooth.
Incorporate oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper; whisk until evenly distributed.
If using, fold in the grated parmesan cheese until well combined.
Transfer the dressing into a sealed jar, shake for 10-15 seconds to combine.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Enhance flavor by allowing the dressing to rest and adjusting ingredients to taste. Store in a sealed jar for up to a week.

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