This Italian dressing recipe is a simple blend of oil and vinegar with herbs and a hint of garlic. It’s great for salads, pasta salads, as a marinade, or to dip and dunk bread.
You’ll LOVE This Italian Dressing Because…
It’s easy to make with ingredients you likely have on hand. It takes about 5 minutes and packs lots of flavor. It can be used on everything from salads to chicken marinade to bread dipping.
Ingredients in Italian Dressing
Oil: I prefer a light tasting olive oil for Italian dressing. Other light oils like canola oil or avocado oil can be used. Extra virgin olive oil can have too strong of a flavor for this recipe. Vinegar: Red wine vinegar is my preferred vinegar in this recipe. Other options include white balsamic or white wine vinegar. Dijon: Dijon mustard adds a zesty flavor and, along with a bit of honey, helps to emulsify the dressing so the oil and vinegar do not separate. Herbs & Seasonings: I use Italian seasoning in this recipe as it has the perfect blend of basil, oregano, parsley, and onion powder. Garlic: Garlic powder has a delicate flavor, for a more robust flavor, use a clove of minced garlic.
How to Make Italian Dressing
Storage
Keep Italian dressing in the refrigerator and shake it thoroughly before using it (it may separate after sitting in the fridge). Use within 3 days. Whisk all ingredients in a bowl except for the oil. While whisking, drizzle the oil in very slowly. Store in a mason jar with a lid and give it a little shake before serving if needed. Did you make this Italian Dressing? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
