Italian Dressing Recipe
Italian dressing is fantastic on salads, roasted vegetables, and as a flavorful meat marinade. It's light, zesty, and slightly cheesy.
Servings: 8
Calories: 191kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste
- 1/8 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp white granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh minced parsley
- 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a dressing shaker or in a mason jar with a lid.
- Close the lid right and shake vigorously for a few seconds.
- For best results, let the dressing sit in the refrigerator for a few hours before using. (You can also use it right away if needed.)
Storing;
- Store dressing in the glass jar with a lid, in the refrigerator.
- This Italian Dressing should last up to 2 weeks when stored properly.
- Shake it well before adding to the salad.
Notes
Storing: While the dressing will one okay stored on the counter for a day or two, it’s best to store it in the refrigerator. Make sure to store it in an air-tight container with a lid and I highly recommend you use a glass jar to store it. In the refrigerator, it should last up to 2 weeks.
When getting some dressing out, make sure to shake and pour some out, rather than scooping with a spoon Tips:
When getting some dressing out, make sure to shake and pour some out, rather than scooping with a spoon Tips:
- Depending on the ingredients, the dressing can get thicker or partially solidify while refrigerated. That is not a big deal at all! Just pull the dressing out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before making the dressing to let it warm up.
- When it comes to olive oil, I prefer to use the lighter tasting ones. Some extra virgin olive oil could have a bitter flavor to them so make sure to taste your olive oil first! Bitter oil will ruin the whole dressing flavor.
- You can adjust the heat level by adding more or less crushed red pepper flakes.
- You can easily make this recipe keto if you use sugar alternative or omit it altogether.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg