Description
This Homemade Italian Dressing is a vibrant, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing that combines olive oil, red wine vinegar, parmesan cheese, and classic Italian seasoning. Easy to prepare and perfect for salads, sandwiches, or marinating, it can be blended quickly and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to enjoy fresh flavors anytime.
Ingredients
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Italian Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar (or more to taste; ½ cup recommended for tangier dressing)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey (or less to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt (reduce if using regular table salt)
- ¾ teaspoon dried garlic powder (or more to taste)
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients—olive oil, red wine vinegar, grated parmesan cheese, honey, Italian seasoning, sea salt, garlic powder, and ground black pepper—to a medium measuring jug, ensuring everything is ready to blend smoothly.
- Blend the Dressing: Use a stick blender to blend all ingredients together until thoroughly combined, creating a creamy and flavorful Italian dressing.
- Use or Store: Immediately use the dressing on your favorite salad or refrigerate it in a well-covered container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, maintaining its fresh and vibrant taste.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of red wine vinegar to make the dressing more or less tangy based on your preference.
- Honey quantity can be tailored to increase or reduce sweetness.
- Sea salt is preferred for its flavor, but if using table salt, reduce the amount slightly.
- Dried garlic powder can be increased for a stronger garlic flavor.
- Best served fresh but keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
