Best Italian Restaurant Style Salad Dressing I Recipes

THE BEST EVER CLASSIC ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

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Provided by Bruce Bradley

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup vinegar (white wine, red wine, or balsamic are our favorites)
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon onion granules (see notes)
1/4 teaspoon salt or less to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Choose the vinegar you want for the base of your Italian dressing and pour into a salad dressing carafe.
Add olive oil, garlic, and dried seasonings. Shake and it's ready to serve.

ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories condiment

Time 10m

Yield about 3/4 cup dresssing

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 small clove garlic, minced
Pinch of sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Combine the vinegar, mustard, oregano, garlic, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a jar. Cover and shake until combined. Add the olive oil, cover and shake again until smooth. (The dressing will keep, refrigerated, up to 1 week.)

SIMPLE ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

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Make your own Italian salad dressing with this simple recipe for a fresh, homemade flavor that beats bottled every time. Variations are included.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories Appetizer Side Dish Entree Condiment Salad

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic (crushed and finely minced)

Steps:

Gather the ingredients.
Combine all of the ingredients in a glass jar with a screw-on lid or another container with a tight-fitting lid.
Tighten the lid and shake vigorously for 1 minute.
Serve immediately or refrigerate. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 kcal, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 49 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 2 cups (16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

RESTAURANT-STYLE HOUSE SALAD

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This is a recipe from a St. Louis based pasta restaurant chain and I have served this many time to rave reviews. I always the double the recipe.

Provided by BEBBEE

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large head romaine lettuce- rinsed, dried and torn into bite sized pieces
1 large head iceberg - rinsed, dried and torn into bite sized pieces
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 cup sliced red onion
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, artichoke hearts, red onions and pimentos. Toss together.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper and cheese. Refrigerate until chilled and pour over salad to coat. Toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 975.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g