Zesty Homemade Italian Dressing
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy. 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. You May Also Like Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing Copycat Recipe: Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette Big Italian Salad Basil Vinaigrette Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing Copycat Recipe: Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette Big Italian Salad Basil Vinaigrette RecipeComments (173)Add Comment Recipe Comments (173) Add Comment 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 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. 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 Powered by 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 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 This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator. See more recipes: SaladsSauces & DressingsVegetarianItalian Salads Sauces & Dressings Vegetarian Italian