Description
A simple and classic homemade Italian dressing recipe featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, and aromatic Italian herbs. Perfect for salads, marinades, or drizzling over vegetables, this dressing combines robust flavors in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
Seasonings
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients including olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, dried herbs, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a bowl or jar, pour the olive oil and red wine vinegar as the foundation of your dressing.
- Add Seasonings: Incorporate minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and sugar into the oil and vinegar mixture.
- Mix Thoroughly: Whisk the ingredients until they form a smooth and well-emulsified dressing, or securely shake the jar to ensure everything is combined evenly.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the dressing and modify the salt, pepper, or sugar according to your preference for optimal flavor balance.
Notes
- For a fresher garlic flavor, use freshly minced garlic rather than pre-minced.
- Adjust the sugar depending on your taste or omit it for a completely savory dressing.
- Refrigerate the dressing in an airtight container; it will keep for up to one week.
- Shake or whisk again before each use as the ingredients may separate over time.
- Can be used as a marinade for chicken, fish, or vegetables.
