Valentina's Corner
This homemade classic Italian Dressing Recipe is going to become your go-to dressing! The mixture of oil, parmesan, and seasonings is loaded with flavor and is so much better than store-bought dressing!
The zesty dressing is so versatile and also so easy to make.
Homemade Italian Dressing –
This homemade zesty Italian dressing can be ready in just 5 minutes with ingredients you most likely already have on hand. Enjoy the dressing over a simple cobb salad, a sub sandwich, or even use it as a marinade for meat.
| What is Italian Dressing made out of: The combination of oil, parmesan, vinegar, herbs, and spices are the classic ingredients for homemade Italian dressing. |
How to Make Italian Dressing –
The dressing is great to prep in a mason jar with a lid or dressing bottle for easier cleanup. Just shake or stir, store and serve!
- Add all of the ingredients to a jar or bottle with tight lit.
- Shake the dressing until well combined then serve.
| Chef’s TIP: Mix the dressing well before each use to ensure the separated oil and vinegar is well combined with the remaining ingredients. |
What Oil Do I Use?
The BEST oil to use for this Italian dressing is extra virgin olive oil. However, I use any mild-flavored oils I have on hand and they work GREAT for this dressing!
A combination of olive oil with canola oil or vegetable oil will work great as well.
Serving Suggestions:
This easy Italian dressing recipe can be served in so many different ways! Here are some of our favorite serving options:
- simple chopped salad
- classic pasta salad
- drizzle over a basic sub to add flavor
- top on roasted veggies
- marinade meats
Storage Options:
The length of time stored for the dressing will depend on whether you use fresh or dried ingredients.
- FRESH: If you use fresh garlic and herbs, I don’t recommend refrigerating for longer than 3 days.
- DRIED: When using powdered garlic and dried herb, then the dressing may be stored for up to two weeks.
