Best Homemade Italian Salad Dressing Recipes

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HOMEMADE ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING



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Make and share this Homemade Italian Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/3 Cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup salad oil
1/3 cup wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a jar with a lid; cover and shake to mix thoroughly.
  • Let stand at least 2 hours to blend seasonings.
  • Shake well before using.
  • Wonderful on Italian lettuce salad.

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD WITH HOMEMADE ITALIAN DRESSING



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Recipe video above. If you're going to make a giant pasta, make it RIGHT with a beautiful homemade Italian Dressing!

Provided by Nagi@RecipeTinEats

Categories     Dinner     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red or white wine vinegar ((I like using red))
1 1/2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese ((Note 1))
1 tbsp sugar (any)
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp each dried basil and oregano
1/4 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes (red pepper flakes) (optional)
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
300g/10oz spiral pasta, or other pasta of choice
180g/6oz thick sliced salami, cut into 2.5cm/1" batons (see photo in post or videos) (I use spicy salami)
200g/7oz baby bocconcini, halved (Note 2)
1 red capsicum/bell pepper, cut into 3cm/2.2cm strips
250g/8oz whole olives (I used Sicilian and pitted black) (Note 3)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (~1.5 Australian punnets)
1 cup (tightly packed) fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Place Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.
  • Cook pasta according to packet directions minus 1 minute. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop it cooking further. Shake excess water off well then transfer into large bowl.
  • Place remaining Pasta Salad ingredients in the bowl. Drizzle over Dressing and toss. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 204 g, Calories 430 kcal

ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING



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This is the salad dressing I grew up with that my mom created. As a child, I didn't realize there were any alternatives. To this day, my mom's salad dressing is still a favorite. Very simple to prepare. If you make it a little ahead of time, it will allow the flavors to blend. I hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 2m

Yield 1 cup, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bottle.
  • Shake to blend.
  • Allow flavors to blend about an hour or so, Will even be more flavorful the following day. Be sure to refrigerate any leftovers.
  • Makes about 1 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.8, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 879.6, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 0.2

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING I



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A wonderful, thick dressing - my favorite.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Italian Dressing

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
½ small onion
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, onion, vinegar, and sugar. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 153 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Salads

Yield Makes 1 ⅓ cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 155, Fat 16 g, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Sodium 151 mg, Cholesterol 0 mg

ITALIAN DRESSING



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This is a satisfying all-purpose Italian dressing recipe. Use this homemade version on salad greens, in vegetable salads or even as a marinade for chicken. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the first 10 ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE



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This is one of my family's favorite vinaigrettes. It's fresh and flavorful with an extra dose of garlic, plus red wine vinegar and lemon juice acidity. It reminds me a bit of the dressing at Olive Garden...although I'd say this Italian vinaigrette recipe is even better!

Provided by Brenda | A Farmgirl's Dabbles

Categories     Salads & Dressings

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 T. dried oregano
1 T. Dijon mustard
1-1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a small bowl or tall jar. Use an immersion blender to combine and emulsify. If you don't have an immersion blender, cover jar tightly and shake ingredients vigorously (just know that there will be more noticeable pieces in the vinaigrette).
  • Serve with this Italian Chopped Salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 391 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

ANTIPASTO SALAD



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Antipasto salad combines the best Italian appetizers into one sensational salad! This antipasto salad recipe will be the most satisfying, flavorful salad you ever sink your teeth into! It's easy to make, exploding with bright flavors and textures and is a hypnotic stand-alone main dish or it can be served as a steal-the-show side. This antipasto salad is loaded with salami, pepperoni, tomatoes, artichokes, pepperoncini, olives, red onions, provolone, and mozzarella all tossed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing that will have you swooning! It's also wonderfully customizable, so you can add or swap in any of your favorite antipasto ingredients that you have on hand. This antipasto salad is quick to make with just a little chopping and a few shakes to combine the dressing. Best of all, it can be made ahead of time for the perfect stress-free win!

Provided by Jen

Categories     Main Dish

Time 42m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large head Romaine lettuce (chopped (about 8 cups))
4 oz. Genoa Salami (chopped)
4 oz. sliced pepperoni
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cup artichoke hearts (drained, patted dry, roughly chopped)
1/2 cup kalamata olives (halved)
1/2 cup green olives
1/4 cup sliced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini
8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls (halved)
4 ounces provolone cheese cut into bite size pieces
1 Recipe Italian Dressing
1/2 loaf French bread (cubed (preferably day old))
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 tsp EACH dried basil, dried parsley, garlic powder

Steps:

  • DRESSING: Click on "Italian Dressing" in the recipe ingredients to be taken to the recipe. Italian Dressing can be made ahead of time and stored for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
  • CROUTONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray or use a nonstick mat. Add cubed bread to the baking sheet and drizzled with olive oil then sprinkle with spices; toss until evenly coated. Spread bread into an even layer and bake for approximately 12-15 minutes or until golden.
  • SALAD: Add lettuce to a large bowl followed by the rest of the salad ingredients. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss to combine OR dress individual plates if expecting leftovers. Serve immediately. (You will probably not use all of the dressing.)

SIMPLE ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING



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Make your own Italian salad dressing with this simple recipe for a fresh, homemade flavor that beats bottled every time. Variations are included.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish     Entree     Condiment     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic (crushed and finely minced)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a glass jar with a screw-on lid or another container with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Tighten the lid and shake vigorously for 1 minute.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 kcal, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 49 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 2 cups (16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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