Description
How to make homemade Italian Dressing from scratch- a healthier alternative to store-bought dressing that tastes way better. A simple easy recipe!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 finely minced garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon shallot, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon maple or honey (optional- see notes)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried oregano, dried rosemary, or dried thyme)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped ( or sub Italian Parsley)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- pinch chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk.
Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for 7-10 days and shake before using.
Use on leafy green salads, bean salads, antipasto salad, pasta salads, grain salads or as a quick marinade for grilled chicken.
Notes
Low-carb? If leaving out the maple or honey, use slightly less vinegar and add a teaspoon of dijon mustard.
If dressing tastes overly bitter, check your olive oil- some brands are quite bitter and will affect the flavor here.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 84
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 73.2 mg
- Fat: 9.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.8 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg