Healthy Homemade Italian Dressing Recipe
This healthy homemade Italian dressing is the perfect substitute for store-bought salad dressing. Made with simple ingredients, this Italian dressing is amazing on a freshly tossed salad.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls These stainless steel mixing bowls are an essential cooking tool for every kitchen.
- Citrus Juicer This hand-held citrus juicer is fantastic for fresh lime and lemon juice. Great for homemade dressings!
- Salad Dressing Storage Jar This ingenious OXO salad dressing shaker and storage jar is perfect for making and storing your own dressing at home.
- Mini Whisk Fantastic for small batch recipes, this mini whisk is ideal for dressings, sauces and marinades.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, garlic powder, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, garlic salt and pepper.
- Whisk together well. Pour over salad right away.
Notes
- Store any leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- The dressing will likely separate once refrigerated. Let the refrigerated dressing come to room temperature. Shake or whisk together and dress your salad.
- A serving side for dressing is 2 tablespoons.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 101mg
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