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Homemade Italian Dressing

Recipe by Evelyn Marcella Rivera

A bright, tangy, and herbaceous homemade Italian dressing made with red wine vinegar, real parmesan, fresh garlic, and a blend of olive and salad oil. Comes together in five minutes with just a whisk and a bowl — no cooking required. Better than any bottled version you’ve ever tried.

  • Total Time5 minutes
  • Yield12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup salad oil

Instructions

  1. Gather and Combine: Add the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, chopped fresh parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, sugar, finely grated parmesan, coarse salt, and cracked black pepper to a large mixing bowl. Do not add the oils yet.
  2. Whisk and Drizzle: Whisk all ingredients until completely smooth and combined. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and salad oil in a thin stream while whisking continuously until the dressing is glossy and emulsified.
  3. Chill and Serve: Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. Give it a good shake or stir before serving, as some natural separation is normal. Keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Notes

Use real parmesan cheese grated on the finest side of a box grater — pre-grated shelf-stable parmesan will not dissolve properly and lacks the depth of flavor. The blend of olive oil and neutral salad oil creates the best texture and flavor balance; using only olive oil can make the dressing too heavy and will cause it to solidify when chilled. For a more stable emulsion, combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. The dressing improves with resting time — make it at least 30 minutes before serving if possible.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Condiment, Salad Dressing, Sauce
  • Cuisine: American, Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 250
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5
  • Carbohydrates: 2
  • Protein: 1.5
  • Cholesterol: 3

Find it online: https://blesseddish.com/homemade-italian-dressing-that-puts-bottles-to-shame/