Fat Free Italian Dressing
Brighten up your salads with this quick and flavorful Fat Free Italian Dressing that’s as healthy as it is delicious! Made with zesty red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a blend of aromatic dried herbs like basil and oregano, this dressing delivers bold Italian flavors without any added oils or fats. A hint of Dijon mustard adds a creamy texture, while optional honey provides a subtle touch of sweetness. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s the perfect low-calorie dressing for drizzling over greens, marinating veggies, or even tossing with whole-grain pasta. Wholesome, versatile, and meal-prep friendly, this guilt-free Italian dressing is your new pantry staple for healthier meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl or mason jar, combine the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and water.
Add the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and dried oregano to the liquid mixture.
Season with salt, black pepper, and, if desired, honey for a touch of sweetness.
Whisk or shake the ingredients vigorously until well combined and emulsified.
Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
63 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1301 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 122 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
