Ingredients
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon honey for balance
Instructions
Step 1: In a medium glass jar or bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard.
Step 2: Add the dried Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and honey (if using). Whisk vigorously until the mustard and spices are well integrated.
Step 3: Slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking constantly to create an emulsion. Alternatively, if using a jar, tighten the lid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Step 4: Taste the homemade italian dressing and adjust the salt or vinegar levels to your personal preference.
Step 5: Serve immediately over your favorite salad or store in the refrigerator in a sealed container.
Notes
If the oil solidifies in the fridge, simply let the jar sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes and shake well before using.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: How To
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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