Description
The magic of this dressing comes from its simple, classic components. Using a good quality olive oil will make a noticeable difference in the final flavor. In about 5 minutes, you can create a rich, flavorful, and incredibly versatile vinaigrette that tastes worlds better than anything from a jar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 3 tablespoons Red-Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper (Optional)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Measure out the oil, water, vinegar, lemon juice, basil, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, and optional crushed red pepper.
- Combine and Shake (or Whisk): Pour every single ingredient into a medium-sized lidded jar (a mason jar is perfect).
- Cover the jar tightly and shake it vigorously for about 30 seconds, until the oil and vinegar have emulsified and the dressing looks smooth and combined. That’s it!
Notes
- Whisking Method: If you don’t have a lidded jar, simply combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Use a small whisk to mix rapidly until the dressing is emulsified and looks uniform.
- Shake Before Use: This is a vinaigrette, so the oil and vinegar will separate as it sits. Always shake the jar well just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad Dressing, Marinade
- Method: No-Cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
