Zesty Homemade Italian Dressing
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Forget the bottled stuff: this zesty homemade Italian dressing is easy to make and packed with flavor.
This zesty Italian dressing is my go-to weeknight salad dressing. It’s a classic oil and vinegar salad dressing with lots of garlic and a few surprise ingredients, like Worcestershire sauce and maple syrup. Sounds strange, I know, but it works. It’s a cinch to make, too: simply combine all of the ingredients in a jar, give it a shake, and you’re done. The recipe makes enough dressing for one large head or three hearts of romaine.
What You’ll Need To Make Homemade Italian Dressing
How To Make Homemade Italian Dressing
Simply combine all the ingredients in a jar and shake to emulsify.
As always, when dressing salads, be sure greens are completely dry so the dressing doesn’t get watered down.
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Zesty Homemade Italian Dressing
Forget the bottled stuff: this zesty homemade Italian dressing is easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil, best quality such as Colavita or Lucini
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar, best quality such as Pompeian Gourmet or Domaine des Vignes
- 1½ tablespoons real maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 small garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a jar. Seal tightly with lid and shake vigorously to emulsify. Toss gently with the romaine lettuce right before serving. Store extra dressing in refrigerator for up to a week. As the dressing sits, it will separate (and solidify in the fridge), so be sure to shake well before using.
Nutrition Information
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- Serving size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 155
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Sodium: 151 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Unsual recipe, looking forward to trying it!
My family absolutely loved this dressing! Will make it again.
I usually make fresh dressing each night but this one is great as I can leave it in the fridge and have it on hand. It is terrific. Remember to take it out of the fridge 10 minutes before you need it as the EVOO will be congealed.
sorry – my comment was actually at the quiche with the leeks and parmesan reggiano cheese. But this dressing looks great – if you haven’t tried the quiche make it ahead for a bake while you cut up fresh fruit this weekend – you’ll be a hit!
This is a delicious dish – the leeks & cheese combo really makes it – of course, though you couldn’t do without the cream either!!!
I’m eager to try this one! My husband is a big fan of Italian dressing and I’m sure it will be a bit hit at our house. Thanks!
This was so easy and soooo scrumptious!!!
Looks great! I’m going to try it as a marinade for chicken cutlets
Made this dressing last weekend and loved it. I bought the olive oil you recomended and I could really tell the difference.
I made this and everyone in my Italian family loved it – even my 91 year old mother, who thinks her recipe is the ONLY one for Italian dressing. She LOVED it! Thank you!!