Description
Learn how to make your own delicious Italian dressing at home with this easy recipe. This versatile dressing is perfect for salads or as a marinade for meats and veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Main Dressing:
Instructions
- In a bowl or jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, water, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic. Add oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Whisk or shake vigorously until fully emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.
Notes
- For a creamier version, blend with 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese.
- You can substitute white wine vinegar for red wine vinegar if preferred.
- Great as a salad dressing or marinade for chicken and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
