Restaurant-Style Italian Salad Dressing

Restaurant-Style Italian Salad Dressing
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    24 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    39

Transform ordinary salads into culinary masterpieces with this vibrant, herbaceous Italian dressing. A simple blend of pantry staples elevates bottled dressing to a restaurant-quality experience.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    5 g
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    0 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    486 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 2 mins In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the bottled Italian dressing, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, and granulated sugar until well combined. (Approximately 2 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or transfer the dressing to an airtight container.

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Recipe View 24 hrs Refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld and fully develop. The dressing will taste even better after 48 hours. (24-48 hours refrigeration)

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04 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Before serving, whisk the dressing again to re-emulsify. (Approximately 1 minute)

For a bolder garlic flavor, use 2 cloves of garlic or add a pinch of garlic powder.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference. Some prefer a slightly sweeter dressing.
Try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
Fresh herbs, such as basil or oregano, can be used in place of dried herbs. Use about 1 teaspoon of fresh herbs for every 1/2 teaspoon of dried herbs.
For a creamier dressing, whisk in a tablespoon of mayonnaise or sour cream before refrigerating.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 13 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Domenic Pfannerstillemmerich

    I let it sit for 48 hours and it was incredible! The flavors really melded together beautifully.

  • Hosea Hudson

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes and it gave it the perfect amount of heat.

  • Otha Hudson

    This dressing is so easy to make and tastes amazing! I'll never buy bottled dressing again.

  • Weldon Williamson

    I used fresh basil and oregano from my garden and it was the best dressing I've ever had!

  • Daija Heller

    So much better than store-bought dressing! Thank you!

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