Fresh Italian Herb Dressing
Elevate your salads and marinades with the vibrant flavors of Fresh Italian Herb Dressing, a quick and easy homemade recipe that's bursting with garden-fresh ingredients. Featuring a harmonious blend of finely chopped parsley, basil, and oregano, this dressing shines with the richness of extra virgin olive oil and a tangy kick of red wine vinegar. A touch of honey balances the acidity, while minced garlic and Dijon mustard add depth and complexity. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile, no-cook recipe is perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, roasted veggies, or grilled meats. Make it ahead and store it in the fridge for up to a week, ensuring you always have a taste of Italy at your fingertips. Try it today to add an irresistible, herbaceous twist to your meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon (finely chopped) Fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon (finely chopped) Fresh oregano
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Measure out all of your ingredients and prepare the fresh herbs by washing, drying, and finely chopping them.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
While continuously whisking, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil to create a smooth, emulsified dressing.
Add the finely chopped parsley, basil, and oregano to the bowl and stir until the herbs are evenly distributed throughout the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container. Shake well before each use.
Store in the refrigerator for up to one week and enjoy with your favorite salads, roasted vegetables, or as a marinade for meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.2 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 122 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 148 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.
