Homemade Italian Dressing

Zippy, zesty Homemade Italian Dressing is delicious on salads and makes an excellent marinade...plus it's all-natural and easy to make!

Course Salad

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings (2-tablespoon) servings (approximately 1 cup total dressing)

Calories 129kcal

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

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.

The honey mellows out the acidity of the dressing, but you may add more or less, to taste.