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
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar , or white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt , more to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper , more to taste
Optional: 1 Tablespoon grated parmesan cheese, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Combine 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 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: 126kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Sodium: 299mg, Potassium: 15mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 8IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 0.3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
