Learn to make vinaigrette from scratch and you’ll always have a delicious salad just a moment away! And my Zesty Italian Vinaigrette is a fabulous recipe to get started with!
This zesty homemade Italian dressing recipe is full of flavor and so easy to have ready in your refrigerator all Summer long!
Making this homemade Italian dressing is incredibly simple. The flavor is zesty and bright, full of garlic, wine vinegar, and balanced with a touch of sweetener. Then of course it’s mixed together with extra virgin olive oil to form a creamy emulsion.
It’s also got a touch of Dijon mustard added in to give a little more zing. Feel free to throw in some dried or fresh herbs if you have them on hand. It’s hard to ruin this recipe!
Here’s a list of additions that go well in a Zesty Italian Vinaigrette:
- Chervel
- Lemon zest
- Basil
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Tarragon
- Lemon Balm
- Minced shallots
- Chives
NAN’S TIP: Adding Dijon mustard to a salad dressing aids in the thickening or “emulsion” of the vinaigrette.
LEARN TO MAKE VINAIGRETTE FROM SCRATCH
If you want to learn the basics of how to make any vinaigrette from scratch, then check out this fabulous article!
It will give you all the basics you need to start making your own salad dressings at home!
Read the article here: Master Lesson – Learn to make vinaigrette from scratch
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Zesty Italian Vinaigrette
Zesty and full of Italian flavors, this dressing is great on salads, but makes a fabulous marinade for poultry too!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. white or red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. minced garlic or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. each dried oregano, dried thyme, and dried basil
- 1/2 tsp. tarragon (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
- 6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until full emulsified. Store in refrigerator for up to 14 days.
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 96Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 0mgSodium 180mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 0g
Servings are approximate, therefore calories counts must be adjusted accordingly.
