Italian Dressing Recipe
Zesty lemon, tangy vinegar, and a mix of herbs and spices- that’s all for this Italian dressing! Spoon this dressing over salad and savor every bite deliciously.
Ingredients
- ½ cup / 120 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp / 30 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3 tbsp / 45 ml White Vinegar / White Wine Vinegar
- 1 clove of Garlic minced
- 1 tsp / 2 g Dried Oregano
- ¼ tsp / 0.5 g Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp / 5 g Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp / 4 g Sugar or Honey to balance the acidity
- ½ tsp / 3 g Salt
- 1 tbsp / 2 g Fresh Basil ½ tsp Dried Basil
- 1 tbsp / 4 g Fresh Parsley chopped
- ½ tsp / 2.46 g Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
Instructions
Add Vinegar, Lemon Juice, and Spices
- Grab a mixing bowl and combine extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and vinegar/ white wine vinegar.
- Add minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes to season the dressing.
Mix In Garlic, Mustard, and Herbs
- Add Dijon mustard, sugar and salt to balance the flavor.
- Sprinkle basil, fresh parsley, and black pepper to garnish the dressing.
- Whisk thoroughly until the dressing thickens and all the ingredients are well blended.
Taste, Adjust, and Serve
- Taste and see if the dressing needs more salt or lemon juice.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad or your favorite veggies.
- Serve the Italian dressing immediately or store it in the fridge for later use.