My Vinaigrette Dressing Italian Style
Elevate your salads and more with "My Vinaigrette Dressing Italian Style," a quick and versatile homemade dressing packed with bold Mediterranean flavors. This recipe combines rich extra virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, and a touch of honey for subtle sweetness, enhanced with aromatic garlic, Dijon mustard, and classic Italian herbs like dried oregano and basil. For an irresistible finish, finely grated Parmesan cheese can be stirred in for a savory twist. Ready in just 10 minutes, this zesty dressing is perfect for drizzling over fresh greens, roasted vegetables, or even using as a marinade for grilled meats. With its balance of creamy and tangy notes, this Italian-style vinaigrette will quickly become a pantry staple you can't live without.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated (optional)
Instructions
Place the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the red wine vinegar to the bowl and whisk everything together until well combined.
While whisking continuously, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil. This will help emulsify the mixture, creating a smooth and cohesive dressing.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or honey for balance.
If using Parmesan cheese, stir it in at the very end for an extra layer of flavor.
Transfer the dressing to a small jar or bottle with a lid and shake well before serving.
Serve over your favorite salad, use as a marinade, or drizzle over roasted vegetables. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.9 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.8 g | 129% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1566 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 104 mg | 2% | |
*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.
