Basic Italian Salad Dressing
Simple and flexible, this dressing is best made at least a few hours in advance, so the flavors can blend nicely.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Resting Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Italian dressing, salad dressing
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Dawn Joyal
- 6 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp white vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped fine
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp fresh oregano chopped fine
- 2 cloves garlic grated on ceramic grater
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
- 2 Tbsp finely diced onion, shallot, or green onion
- 1 tsp honey or other unprocessed sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp fresh thyme removed from stems and chopped fine
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper
Place olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice in a shaker or jar with a tight fitting lid.
Add herbs and spices to wet ingredients.
Shake well and let rest at room temperature for at least two hours.
Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg