Description
Easy Homemade Italian Dressing that tastes better than store-bought.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 3 tablespoons Red-Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper (Optional)
Instructions
- Measure out the oil, water, vinegar, lemon juice, basil, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, and optional crushed red pepper.
- Pour every single ingredient into a medium-sized lidded jar (a mason jar is perfect).
- Cover the jar tightly and shake it vigorously for about 30 seconds, until the oil and vinegar have emulsified and the dressing looks smooth and combined.
Notes
- Using good quality olive oil improves flavor.
- This dressing is versatile and can be used on salads or as a marinade.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 116 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Italian Dressing, Homemade Dressing, Salad Dressing, Vinaigrette