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I is for Italian!
This homemade Italian dressing is quick to make with simple pantry ingredients and has a fresh, tangy flavor that works on just about everything. It’s the kind of easy salad dressing you can throw together in minutes and keep in the fridge for salads, pasta salads, or marinades.
This dressing comes together in just minutes using everyday ingredients. It has a balanced blend of acidity, herbs, and richness, making it versatile for meal prep, salads, and more. Once you try it homemade, it becomes an easy staple you’ll skip store-bought for.
What You'll Need
- Extra Virgin Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- Dried oregano, dried basil
- Garlic powder
- Dried minced onion
- Salt, black pepper
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
How to Make It
- Add all ingredients to a 16 oz mason jar.
- Secure the lid and shake well until fully combined and slightly emulsified.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Let the dressing sit for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Shake again before serving.
Ways to Use It
- Drizzle over crisp green salads
- Use as a marinade for chicken or roasted vegetables
- Perfect for pasta salad
- Add to grain bowls for quick flavor
Storage Instructions
Store in a sealed jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use, as natural separation will occur.
If you enjoyed this homemade Italian dressing, you might also like our Ginger Salad Dressing, Pesto Buttermilk Dressing, or Cranberry Orange Vinaigrette.
This recipe is part of our Alphabet Challenge series hosted by Wendy. We’re working our way through the alphabet again this year, and you can follow along with all the participating recipes here: Alphabet Challenge 2026. Scroll down to see what the other bloggers are sharing for the letter I.
Homemade Italian Dressing
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon minced dried onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a 16 oz jar with a lid.
- Shake until fully combined and emulsified.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Let sit 10 minutes, then shake again before serving.
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This dressing is also wonderful as a marinade for chicken before grilling. YUM
ReplyDeleteHomemade is always so much better. And this version sounds delicious!!!
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