Sweet Italian House Dressing
Transform your salads with the irresistible Sweet Italian House Dressing, a perfectly balanced blend of zesty white wine vinegar, rich extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Enhanced with aromatic dried oregano and basil, minced garlic, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this homemade dressing delivers the perfect harmony of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Optional grated Parmesan cheese adds a delectable richness to elevate every bite. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing pairs beautifully with crisp greens, pasta salads, or as a marinade for grilled favorites. With its quick prep time and customizable flavor profile, this recipe is a pantry staple you'll reach for again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup White wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl or a glass jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard.
Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the mixture.
If using, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese for a richer flavor.
Whisk the ingredients together until well combined or secure the lid on the jar and shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes until emulsified.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more honey for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess, if desired.
Transfer the dressing to a serving container or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
Before serving, shake or whisk again, as the ingredients may separate over time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.9 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.8 g | 129% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 501 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 107 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.
