Italian Dressing Recipe
This homemade Italian dressing is a perfect blend of olive oil, vinegar, and herbs, creating a zesty and flavorful dressing for salads, marinades, and more. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s fresher and healthier than store-bought versions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minute
- Yield: About ¾ cup
- Category: Salad Dressing, Condiment
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for extra tang)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice.
- Add the Dijon mustard, honey (if using), and minced garlic, and whisk until combined.
- Stir in the dried oregano, basil, thyme, parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Shake or whisk well until the dressing is fully emulsified.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before using.
Notes
- For a creamy Italian dressing, add 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
- You can substitute white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar for red wine vinegar.
- Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried, but double the amount for the best flavor.
- This dressing works great as a marinade for chicken, fish, or vegetables.
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