Homemade Italian Dressing
Skip the bottle—this homemade Italian dressing is bright, zesty, and made with simple ingredients. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s perfect on salads, pasta, or as a quick marinade!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar , or white vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt , more to taste
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper , more to taste
Optional: 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar
Instructions
- Combine 3/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a mason jar. Close the lid and shake until well combined. Taste and add sugar and parmesan cheese if desired. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Store with a lid in the refrigerator. Shake just before serving. Enjoy over your favorite salad.
Notes
Storage: Store with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 7 days with cheese and 14 days without.
Flavor: For more of a sweeter dressing, add in 1 to 3 teaspoons of sugar. For more tang, add an extra splash of vinegar. For a delicious taste, add in parmesan cheese (make sure it is finely grated).
Nutrition
Serving: 2Tbsp, Calories: 184kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 220mg, Potassium: 18mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 5IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
