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Straight on shot of a small jar of homemade italian dressing with a spoon sticking out and a bowl of salad behind it.

Italian Dressing Recipe

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  • Author: Erin Jensen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dressing
  • Method: Counter Top
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Description

A hearty and flavorful Italian Dressing that is perfect on your favorite salad or it is also a delicious bread dipping sauce!


Ingredients

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Hearty Italian Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup light olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 4 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
  • 2 teaspoons dried marjoram leaves
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
  • 4 teaspoons dried basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whisk: Combine Italian Dressing ingredients in a small bowl or mason jar. Whisk to combine – add additional olive oil to thin, if desired. 
  2. Taste: Taste and add any additional salt or other ingredients, as desired. 
  3. Serve: Serve over your favorite salad (or use as a bread dipping sauce!) – we love it on this Italian Chopped Salad!

Notes

  • Dairy-Free: use a dairy-free grated parmesan to make this dairy-free (or just omit). 
  • Love Italian Dressing: try our Creamy Italian Dressing

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 133
  • Sugar: 0.9 g
  • Sodium: 183.1 mg
  • Fat: 14.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.5 mg