Homemade Italian Dressing

Skip the bottled stuff! This Homemade Italian Dressing uses pantry staples for fresh, bright flavor. Great for salads, marinades, and dipping oil for bread.

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Course: Condiments

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic or 1 teaspoon minced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/3 cup olive oil
salt and pepper

Instructions

Combine minced garlic, mustard, seasonings, vinegar, and honey in a bowl or dressing container. Whisk or shake to combine.
Add the olive oil to the mixture. Shake or whisk to combine.
Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Use quality ingredients - extra virgin olive oil and any vinegar (white, red wine, white wine, or balsamic) for best flavor.

Boost the flavor with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and your own Italian seasoning mix, plus red pepper flakes for an extra kick.

Fresh vs. dried herbs - double the amount if using fresh herbs since they're less potent than dried.

Mix smart - combine herbs and spices with vinegar first, then add olive oil last to prevent herbs from clumping in the oil.

Let it age - flavors intensify over time, so make it ahead when possible.

Storage made easy - keeps for weeks in the fridge in a airtight container. Just shake if it separates.

Dress lightly - start with less and serve extra on the side so everyone can add the amount they want.

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