Italian Dressing with Sass
Bring bold, zesty flavors to your table with "Italian Dressing with Sass," a homemade vinaigrette that takes classic Italian dressing to the next level. This quick and easy recipe is bursting with Mediterranean charm, blending extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh lemon juice with a kick of Dijon mustard, honey, and finely minced garlic. Dried oregano and basil add herby depth, while a touch of crushed red pepper flakes delivers just the right amount of spice. For an optional umami boost, stir in grated Parmesan cheese to take the flavor profile up a notch. Perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, marinating meats, or tossing with pasta salad, this dressing is ready in just 10 minutes and packs the perfect balance of tangy, savory flair. You’ll never go back to store-bought again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the ingredients together until well blended.
Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking continuously, ensuring the oil is emulsified with the other ingredients.
If desired, stir in grated Parmesan cheese for added richness and depth of flavor.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to suit your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle with a lid for easy storage. Shake well before each use.
Serve immediately over your favorite salad, or use it as a marinade for grilled vegetables, chicken, or fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.1 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1455 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 138 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.
