Description
This Homemade Italian Dressing is zesty, savory, and incredibly easy to make with just a handful of pantry ingredients. Featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, Parmesan, and classic Italian herbs, it’s the perfect complement to salads, veggies, and grilled meats. Ready in under 5 minutes, it’s a delicious, clean alternative to store-bought dressings.
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove fresh garlic, minced)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sugar (or honey)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all ingredients to a mason jar or small bowl.
- Mix: Shake the jar vigorously or whisk in the bowl until fully emulsified and combined.
- Taste & Adjust: Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning, adding more lemon or salt if needed.
- Serve or Store: Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to 1 week. Shake before each use.
Notes
For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan or substitute with nutritional yeast. Add red pepper flakes for a zesty kick. Use white wine vinegar instead of red for a lighter flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Low Carb
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
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