Sweet Italian Dressing
Transform your salads with the irresistible tangy-sweet flavor of homemade Sweet Italian Dressing! This quick and easy recipe combines pantry staples like extra virgin olive oil, white vinegar, and just the right amount of granulated sugar for a perfectly balanced sweetness. Infused with aromatic dried herbs like oregano, basil, and parsley, along with a touch of grated Parmesan cheese and Dijon mustard, this dressing packs bold Italian-inspired flavors in every drop. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Drizzle it over crisp greens, use it as a marinade, or toss it with pasta for a fresh and flavorful twist. Plus, it stores beautifully in the refrigerator for up to a week, making it a versatile addition to your kitchen staples. Try this effortlessly delicious Sweet Italian Dressing today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup White vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl or a mason jar, combine the white vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and water.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the mixture together thoroughly (or shake the jar if using one) until the sugar dissolves and the ingredients are well blended.
Slowly drizzle the extra virgin olive oil into the mixture while continuously whisking to emulsify the dressing. If shaking, add the oil and shake vigorously until combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed to suit your preference.
Store the sweet Italian dressing in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Shake or whisk again before serving as the ingredients may separate.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.2 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1469 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 110 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.
