I’ve a little bit of a love affair with salad dressings, and Italian dressing is not any exception. Before my swap to more healthy meals, ranch was about all that obtained me to eat uncooked broccoli. Thankfully my journey to actual meals introduced me to like all types of salads even with out loads of dressing.
A inexperienced salad doesn’t want a lot dressing when it’s freshly selfmade and filled with dried herbs and spices. A easy selfmade dressing takes an extraordinary salad to a totally totally different degree.
And it’s value it from a well being perspective too. Most store-bought dressings have harmful vegetable oils (excessive in omega-6, which we already get an excessive amount of of within the American eating regimen), MSG, and preservatives.
Homemade Italian dressing solely takes 2 or 3 minutes to combine up. Plus it has wholesome, actual elements like olive oil, contemporary garlic, and dried or contemporary herbs. I additionally love that it shops effectively for weeks at a time. It’s a win-win!
Italian Salad Dressing within the Kitchen
This selfmade salad dressing is one in all my favourite vinaigrettes. It not solely makes an ideal addition to nearly any salad, nevertheless it additionally serves as a easy marinade for many meats. And not simply meat… marinate contemporary greens for an hour or two after which grill them! The smoky flavors of the grill and the natural flavors within the dressing mix completely for a fancy taste mix.
I like utilizing leftover dressing on an enormous salad with some hen for a fast lunch or as a condiment various for dipping uncooked veggies. The wholesome oils give an vitality increase and the flavour is wonderful! You also can use it to make Italian pasta salad together with some black olives, parmesan cheese, and pink pepper flakes for scrumptious Mediterranean flavors.
Not an Italian dressing fan? You also can take a look at extra of my favourite DIY options to bottled dressing on this submit.
How to Make and Store Homemade Italian Dressing
This dressing will final about 2 weeks within the fridge, however I extremely counsel making it in small quantities as wanted as the flavour is unquestionably the most effective within the first few days. Sometimes I’ll double the batch if I’m making it for a crowd.
For an ideal shortcut, make a batch of selfmade Italian seasoning combine to exchange the thyme, basil, and oregano. Just use 1 ½ teaspoons of the Italian seasoning combine as a substitute of the herbs listed within the recipe. Then it’s straightforward to make this recipe from reminiscence. You might not even have to measure after a couple of follow runs!
They make shaker bottles for selfmade dressing, however I desire a glass mason jar. I like these tops to provide any mason jar a pour spout.
Ingredient Substitutions
I exploit white wine vinegar right here, however you may additionally use apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or pink wine vinegar. They all add some acidity to counterbalance the olive oil. I desire the smoother taste or white wine vinegar on this recipe.
This recipe requires all dried herbs however you may use contemporary if most well-liked. And I exploit contemporary garlic, however a bit of garlic powder will work if it’s what you’ve gotten. Check out beneath the recipe for some favourite salads with Italian dressing.
Homemade Italian Dressing Recipe
A greater-for-you Italian salad dressing recipe with out the extremely processed vegetable oils! This additionally works effectively as a marinade.
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Combine all elements in a small mason jar, shut the lid tightly, and shake vigorously. Serve instantly.
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You also can use an immersion blender for simpler mixing.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Italian Dressing Recipe
Amount Per Serving (2 Tablespoons)
Calories 127
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Sodium 306mg13%
Potassium 26mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 0.3g1%
Vitamin A 12IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are primarily based on a 2000 calorie eating regimen.
Store within the fridge for as much as 1 week. If refrigerated, the dressing might solidify barely. This is completely okay. It occurs when olive oil is chilled. Simply take away from the fridge and let it come to room temperature about an hour earlier than you must use it
Salad Combinations to Try with Italian Dressing:
- Classic chopped salad – Toss with romaine lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives (and a little bit of feta for those who’re within the temper!).
- Strawberry spring salad – Try Italian instead of honey mustard dressing on this favourite spring salad concoction with toasted pecans, contemporary strawberries, and hen.
- Simple summer time salad – Splash a bit of Italian dressing over thinly sliced cucumbers and pink onion with a couple of cherry tomatoes thrown in. Top with contemporary basil leaves.
- Sweet pepper steak salad – Italian dressing isn’t just for hen!
For different new recipes utilizing Italian dressing, check out my favourite Real Plans meal planning instrument!
What’s your favourite salad dressing? Have you tried making your individual? I’d love to listen to about your favourite dressings to shake up at dwelling!