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Homemade salad dressing in carafe next vegetables on counter with linen towels.

Homemade Italian Dressing

Enjoy a delicious homemade Italian dressing on your salad that is easy to make in just minutes! This also makes an excellent dressing for a quick pasta salad or marinade for chicken. Done in minutes with pantry staples!
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
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Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 140kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil high quality for salad dressings or dipping
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Instructions

  • Pour olive oil into a small bowl. Using a microplane, grate garlic clove over the bowl.
  • Add in the white wine vinegar, mayonnaise, sugar, Italian Herb seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper,
  • Whisk all the ingredients together until combined.
  • Serve immediately, or store in a jar or bottle for up to one week. Prior to using, set out on the counter for 30 minutes to allow the olive oil to de-solidify.

Notes

  • Be sure to use fresh garlic and microplane for a more intense garlicky flavor.
  • Flavor balance is key when making a good salad dressing, so be sure to follow the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg