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Italian Salad Dressing

A classic Italian salad dressing that adds a zesty flavor to your salads.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dressing, sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing Base
  • 1 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar if using.
  2. Seal the jar and shake vigorously until all ingredients are well combined.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mg

Notes

This dressing can be customized by adding fresh herbs or adjusting the acidity to your preference.

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