Authentic Italian Salad Dressing
This zesty Italian salad dressing is the only one you'll need for your salads!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, or a sugar replacement
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or replace the black pepper with lemon pepper
- 1 garlic clove, pressed, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for longer storage (see storage note below)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a screw-top jar or bowl and shake or whisk until well blended. Alternatively, blend it with a stick blender or in a bullet-type of blender.
- Refrigerate until serving time.
Notes
⚠️ Use Caution When Using Fresh Garlic
Because fresh garlic, when mixed with oil, can cause foodborne illness if stored for more than 7 days (https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Can-you-get-botulism-from-garlic-in-oil). Always keep it refrigerated, and if you need to store it for a longer period of time, replace the fresh garlic with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.Nutrition
Serving: 2TablespoonsCalories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 283mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!