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A small mason jar filled with Italian dressing on a kitchen counter.
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5 from 2 votes

Zesty Italian Dressing

Make your own zesty Italian dressing at home! This easy recipe needs basic pantry staple ingredients, and makes enough for several salads.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Sophie

Equipment

  • 1 jar with a tight-fitting lid
  • Microplane

Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic grated on a microplane
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • Pinch black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake until well combined. The dressing should be thicker and lightened in colour when it's fully mixed.
    ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoons dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon honey, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, Pinch black pepper, Pinch red pepper flakes
  • Use immediately or refrigerate for up to a week. The dressing will thicken in the fridge but will return to normal at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 154kcal