Healthy Italian Dressing
A quick and easy dressing with vibrant flavors of oregano, basil, and a perfect balance of olive oil and red wine vinegar, perfect for salads and marinades.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil Base of dressing; can substitute with avocado or sunflower oil.
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar Adds tanginess; can be substituted with white wine or apple cider vinegar.
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Helps emulsify; can substitute with honey mustard or omit.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- to taste Salt Adjust to preference.
- to taste Pepper Adjust to preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather your ingredients and tools. You’ll need a jar with a lid.
- Combine all ingredients in the jar: olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and basil.
- Shake the jar vigorously until everything is well combined and slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired and shake again.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later.
Notes
This dressing stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week. Shake before using as ingredients may separate. For a spicy version, add crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mg
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