Homemade Italian Dressing
Ingredients
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil OR neutral vegetable oil, such as sunflower or safflower
¼ cup white wine vinegar OR red wine vinegar OR a combo of the two
2 tablespoons water
1 to 2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
¾ teaspoon garlic salt
¾ teaspoon dried parsley
¾ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Measure all ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously until well-blended and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if necessary. (Alternatively, you may whisk ingredients together in a bowl, process ingredients in a mini food processor, or blend them in a blender.) Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator; allow to come to room temperature and shake well before using.
Notes
The honey mellows out the acidity of the dressing, but you may add more or less, to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 129kcal | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 247mg | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.2mg