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Italian Salad Dressing

Zesty Italian Salad Dressing: Ready in 5 Minutes of Joy!

This homemade Italian salad dressing is a delicious, gluten-free option made in just 5 minutes, perfect for elevating salads and meals with fresh flavors.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 tablespoons
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 3/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Let it warm up before use.
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar Can replace it with lemon juice.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Mince finely or use a microplane.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Acts as an emulsifier.
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust for perfect taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is ideal.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adds a mild kick.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Herbs (e.g., oregano, basil) Fresh herbs can be used for better flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Mix in after emulsification.

Equipment

  • mason jar
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by mincing the garlic until it reaches a nearly paste-like consistency, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
  2. In a mason jar or a mixing bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and your choice of dried herbs. Whisk or shake for about 30 seconds.
  3. Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking continuously or seal the jar and shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Once emulsified, gently fold in the grated Parmesan cheese.
  5. Taste the dressing and adjust flavors as needed, using more honey or olive oil if too tangy.
  6. Let the dressing sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, shaking well before each use.

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