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    Italian Dressing

    Published: Nov 22, 2019 · Modified: May 17, 2022 by Anna 15 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Italian Dressing - best homemade salad dressing with oil, vinegar, herbs and spices. Quick and easy to make!

    Use this fresh dressing in my Grilled Chicken Salad or in Salmon Salad.

    Italian Dressing in a glass jar.

    Homemade salad dressings are my jam! They are just so easy to make! This Italian Dressing is one of few I currently have in my fridge and one I used in a pasta salad. It's also perfect drizzled over chicken just before baking on a sheet pan or grilling. This Italian Salad Dressing can be made ahead and stored up to a week in the fridge. You can also use it as a marinade for chicken.

    Ingredients:

    • olive oil
    • vinegar (apple cider or white wine)
    • garlic
    • lemon juice
    • honey
    • Italian seasoning
    • dried oregano
    • salt
    • black pepper
    • crushed red pepper flakes

    Instructions:

    • Pour vinegar and olive oil into a measuring cup or jar.
    • Add salt, pepper, minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and whisk everything together. The dressing will have a cloudy appearance.

    Expert tips:

    • oil: You can use regular olive oil or extra virgin olive oil. The EVOO will have a greener hue and is stronger in flavor.
    • vinegar: For vinegar, use apple cider, white or red wine vinegar. If you don't have any on hand, use white but I always recommend keeping it only for cleaning. I prefer apple cider vinegar.
    • herbs: For herbs and spices, I use a mix of Italian seasoning and dried oregano.
    Ingredients for Italian salad dressing in glass measuring cup.

    Tools

    • Measuring cup - I always use my 1 cup glass measuring cup for homemade dressings. It has a spout so pouring the dressing into a bottle or jar is super easy.
    • Whisk - if you have a set of three in different sizes, the smallest one is the best here. Simply whisk until the dressing has a cloudy appearance. It might separate during refrigerating, so remember to shake it before using.
    • Jar with lid - or a bottle for easy storage in the fridge. You can buy them in any retail store. HomeGoods has a ton of great jars and bottles for dressings!

    Storing

    This dressing needs to be refrigerated. Store it in a jar with lid for up to 1 week. It might separate while sitting in your fridge. Simply shake well before using in a salad or other recipe.

    More salad recipes:

    • Caesar Dressing
    • BLT Pasta Salad
    • Italian Pasta Salad
    • Homemade Croutons
    • Homemade Ranch Dressing
    • Olive Garden Salad Dressing

    For more recipes like this one, feel free to browse our Salad Category.

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Italian Dressing in a glass jar.

    Italian Dressing

    Author: Anna
    This homemade Italian salad dressing is made with oil, vinegar, herbs and spices. It's quick, fresh and healthy!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 186 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3/4 cup olive oil
    • 1/4 cup vinegar apple cider, white or red wine
    • 2 cloves of garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon honey
    • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in a measuring cup or jar. Whisk well.
    • Store in jar or bottle with lid for up to 1 week.

    Notes

    1. For vinegar, use apple cider, white or red wine vinegar. If you don't have any on hand, use white but I always recommend keeping it only for cleaning. I prefer apple cider vinegar.
    2. It might separate while sitting in your fridge. Simply shake well before using in a salad or other recipe. 
    3. Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 6mg | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

    This recipe was originally published on June 20th, 2018 and updated on November 22nd, 2019.

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    1. Joel Cooper says

      May 02, 2021 at 10:45 pm

      To make it more Italian Lite I’ve used I/2 oil and 1/2 vinegar !
      Still tastes very good !

      Reply
    2. Angie says

      February 10, 2021 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      I just tried this recipe and it is so delicious!!
      I highly recommend it!!!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 17, 2021 at 5:24 pm

        Thank you so much, Angie!

        Reply
    3. Johanna Beebe says

      May 20, 2020 at 7:14 am

      Excellent recipe! Keep them posted......

      Reply
    4. Rowena says

      October 25, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      Please tell me there is a mistake in the amount of calories per 2 tablespoons!!!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 25, 2018 at 4:21 pm

        Hi Rowena! The calorie amount was for the whole cup of dressing. I fixed the issue so it appears correctly now. Hope this helps!

        Reply
        • An Clim says

          October 28, 2019 at 4:18 pm

          Is 1 serving = 2 tbsp = 186 calories?

          Reply
          • Anna says

            October 28, 2019 at 10:24 pm

            Yes, typically one serving of salad dressing is 2 tablespoons. The amount of calories seems correct, even comparing to other recipes. However, the nutritional value is an estimate. You should always use a calorie counter you are familiar with. Hope this helps!

            Reply
    5. Krista says

      June 22, 2018 at 11:02 am

      Always good to have an italian recipe on hand at all times!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        June 28, 2018 at 2:28 pm

        Right? It's so easy and way better than the bottled stuff.

        Reply
    6. Erin says

      June 22, 2018 at 12:41 am

      5 stars
      This looks incredibly delicious!

      Reply
    7. Amy says

      June 21, 2018 at 2:57 pm

      Always good to have a good italian dressing recipe on hand! I have to try yours!

      Reply
    8. TidyMom says

      June 21, 2018 at 6:26 am

      homemade dressing always beats the bottle!! and it's to easy not to make!!

      Reply
    9. Dee says

      June 20, 2018 at 11:16 pm

      5 stars
      This is so simple! I'll have to try it this summer!

      Reply
    10. Amanda says

      June 20, 2018 at 4:56 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy recipe to follow and everyone loves it!

      Reply

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