Copycat Italian Salad Dressing

Copycat Italian Salad Dressing
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    12 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    27 mins
  • SERVING
    32 People
  • VIEWS
    49

Transform your everyday salads with this vibrant and tangy homemade Italian dressing. Bursting with fresh flavors and a hint of sweetness, it's a delightful upgrade from store-bought options, made with ingredients you likely already have!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    2 g
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    0 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    55 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Prepare the Red Bell Pepper: Position an oven rack approximately 6 inches from the broiler. Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the red bell pepper on the prepared baking sheet. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step
12 mins

Roast the Pepper: Broil the red bell pepper until the skin is slightly blackened, approximately 12 minutes. (Cook time: 12 minutes)

03

Step
10 mins

Steam the Pepper: Transfer the roasted red bell pepper to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let it steam for about 10 minutes. (Rest time: 10 minutes)

04

Step
5 mins

Peel the Pepper: Carefully remove the plastic wrap and peel the skin off the red bell pepper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

05

Step
5 mins

Blend the Dressing: In a blender, combine the roasted red pepper, vegetable oil, water, white vinegar, white sugar, dried basil, lemon juice, dried minced onion, and salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and emulsified. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use high-quality extra virgin olive oil instead of vegetable oil.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference. Taste and add more if you like a sweeter dressing.
If you don't have dried minced onion, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of fresh minced onion.
The roasted red pepper adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor, but it can be omitted if you prefer a more classic Italian dressing.
Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The flavors will meld together and become even more delicious over time.

Birdie Romaguera

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 16 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Tyrell Powlowski

    I found it a bit too sweet for my taste, so I reduced the sugar by half and it was perfect.

  • Celestine Armstrong

    So easy to make and tastes so much better than anything I can buy at the store!

  • Ignacio Emmerich

    Thank you for this recipe! I've been looking for a good Italian dressing recipe for ages.

  • Meghan Sipes

    I added a little Dijon mustard for an extra zing. It was perfect!

  • Buford Wyman

    This dressing is amazing! My kids love it even more than the store-bought kind.

  • Alec Heller

    I let it sit in the fridge overnight and the flavors really melded together. Delicious!

  • Irving Hilpert

    Roasting the red pepper really makes a difference in the flavor. So good!

  • Tevin Sanford

    This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again.

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