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Homemade Italian Dressing Recipe

Homemade Italian dressing is a far cry from what you’ll find in the grocery store. A few simple ingredients go a long way when it comes to this salad dressing.
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Course: Salad Dressings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 175kcal

Ingredients

  • cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley OR 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • ¼ medium onion diced (about 2 tablespoons) OR 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • Juice of ½ lemon about 2 tablespoons
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced basil OR 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced oregano OR 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, and shake until well combined. Alternatively, combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until well combined and smooth.
  • Refrigerate and let flavors blend for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours, before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.4mg