Homemade Italian Dressing
This homemade Italian Dressing recipe calls for a short list of natural pantry ingredients and is made in minutes!
Servings: 8 (2 tablespoons per serving. 1 cup total)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic , finely grated (or 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- pinch cracked red pepper flakes
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- To make the dressing, put all of the ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake vigorously until well blended and emulsified.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
- Drizzle on top of your favorite green salad, cold pasta salad, or garden vegetables!
- Keep dressing stored in a mason jar, fastened with the lid, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It's normal for the oil and vinegar to separate during storage - just shake the jar to incorporate everything again.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal · Carbohydrates: 3g · Protein: 1g · Fat: 14g · Saturated Fat: 2g · Cholesterol: 1mg · Sodium: 20mg · Potassium: 13mg · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 2g · Vitamin A: 17IU · Vitamin C: 1mg · Calcium: 21mg · Iron: 1mg