Best Fresh Italian Herb Dressing Recipes

FRESH ITALIAN HERB DRESSING

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I started with a recipe from Martha Stewart Living magazine, then added more herbs, vidalia onion, and Parmesan cheese. This is wonderful!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 Cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 small garlic cloves, pressed
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon vidalia onion, grated (or red onion)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
1/8 cup red wine vinegar
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sunflower oil or 1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh marjoram, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

Whisk garlic, sugar, mustard, grated onion, salt and pepper, red pepper flakes, vinegars, and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
Whisk together oils; add to vinegar mixture in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
Whisk in herbs, celery seeds, and Parmesan cheese.
season with extra salt and pepper.
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week. Enjoy!

FRESH ITALIAN DRESSING

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The trick to achieving a good emulsification-suspending the oil in water-based ingredients such as vinegar-is to add the oil toward the end and whisk it in a little bit at a time.

Yield makes 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 small garlic cloves, pressed through a garlic press
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried mustard
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh marjoram
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

Whisk the garlic, sugar, mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the red pepper flakes, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Whisk together the oils; add to the vinegar mixture in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in the herbs; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 1 week.

ITALIAN HERB SALAD DRESSING

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Make and share this Italian Herb Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Mix all in a jar with a tight fitting lid.
Shake well.
Shake again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1198.3, Fat 130.8, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 3.5, Sodium 1002.8, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2

ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE

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What are all those specks and spices in your Italian dressing? You probably have them in your pantry. Create your own signature blend to toss with pasta, greens and fresh spring vegetables. -Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

Place the first 11 ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges