Published 6/16/2022
Homemade Italian Dressing Recipe- It’s So Easy
There are so many different Italian salad dressings on the market, forget about them! Forget the store bought Italian dressing and make your own right in the comfort of your own home. You only need a few ingredients to make a classic Italian dressing that you can serve over a crunchy salad or a delicious pasta salad.
Featured Ingredients
We weren’t joking that this homemade Italian dressing is so easy to make. Honestly, you probably have everything you need for the dressing in your pantry right now! Check out the ingredients for this homemade Italian dressing recipe below.
Olive oil: olive oil acts as a binder for many dressing recipes or vinaigrette. We use olive oil but you can use your favorite oil as a binder as well. You can use olive oil or extra virgin olive oil. Vinegar: you can’t skip the vinegar for this Italian dressing recipe because it adds the perfect bite and flavor to this dressing. We use rice vinegar but you can use white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or a combination of any of these types of vinegar. Lemon juice: a little citrus goes a long way in dressing recipes. Fresh lemon juices adds a freshness and brightness to any dressing. Italian seasoning: the Italian seasoning adds many different wonderful flavors to this dressing. We highly suggest making our homemade Italian seasoning that is a combination of simple dried herbs. Our homemade seasoning is made of minced dried garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and more. It’s a big step up from a store bought, classic Italian seasoning. All-natural sweetener: a bit of honey is all you need to cut the savory and saltiness in this dressing.
How to Make Italian Dressing from Scratch
Storage
Store this Italian dressing in an air-tight jar for up to 7 days in the refrigerator. Italian Seasoning Recipe
Use this Italian dressing as a marinade for chicken, pork, steak, vegetables or tofu. Pour this Italian dressing over pasta, add veggies, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together and you’ve got a pasta salad. Make this Italian dressing your new favorite simple vegetable dip. We like to dip tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, and other fresh veggies into this dressing for a little extra flavor.
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