Best 8 Classic Italian Salad Dressing Recipes

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

CLASSIC CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

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This Classic Creamy Italian Salad Dressing recipe is one for the books! It's packed with delicious herbs and makes the perfect creamy addition to any garden salad! And it's SO easy to make and healthy too!

Provided by Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

Categories Appetizer Salad Salad Dressing Sauce

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup good quality olive oil
1/2 cup natural, high-quality mayonnaise
2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
salt and pepper to taste
a few tablespoons of water (ONLY IF NEEDED to thin the dressing out a little bit)

Steps:

Add all ingredients to a large mason jar and shake very well until combined. Store in the fridge for a few hours before serving, or serve immediately over your favourite garden salad.
Shake well before serving.
If the dressing is too thick, simply add water one teaspoon at a time to thin it out to the desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 198 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 138 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

THE BEST EVER CLASSIC ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

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Provided by Bruce Bradley

Categories Dressings & Condiments

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.

CLASSIC ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

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Perfect for a buffet or a barbecue. Customize with your favorite vegetables.

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 8 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 ounces rotelle or spiral pasta, cooked and drained
2-1/2 cups assorted cut-up fresh vegetables (broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers, cauliflower, onions and mushrooms)
1/2 cup cubed cheddar or mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)
1 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients except Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing in large bowl. Add Dressing; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
NOTE: If preparing a day ahead, refrigerate, then stir in 1/4 cup additional Wish-Bone Dressing before serving.
For a Creamy Italian Pasta Salad, substitute 1/2 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise for 1/2 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing.
Also terrific with Wish-Bone® Robusto Italian, Fat Free! Italian, House Italian, Ranch, Light Ranch, Fat Free! Ranch, Creamy Caesar, Red Wine Vinaigrette or Fat Free! Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressings.
See nutrition information for sodium content.

BASIC ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

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This Basic Italian Salad dressing is great for turning mixed greens, steamed broccoli or asparagus spears into a delicious salad.

Provided by Sue Ann Scarcia-Barry

Categories Garlic Herb No-Cook Quick & Easy Salad Dressing Bon Appétit Pennsylvania

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Pinch of dried oregano

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in small bowl and whisk to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING

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This recipe comes from Chatelaine Food Express Quickies 2. It takes almost no time to make and is delicious on green salads, pasta and potato salad. Having a choice of lemon juice or 1 of 2 differents vinegars adds versatility. I prefer using sel de mer which is also called sea salt but table salt is just fine to use.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
3 -4 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 3 -4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt or 1/4 teaspoon sel de mer sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Whisk all ingredients together.
Toss with greens, pasta or potato salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1292.3, Fat 144.4, SaturatedFat 19.9, Sodium 854.5, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 0.6

CLASSIC ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

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Perfect for a buffet or a barbecue. Customize with your favorite vegetables.

Provided by Wish-Bone

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Wish-Bone®

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 ounces rotelle or spiral pasta, cooked and drained
2 ½ cups assorted cut-up vegetables (broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers, cauliflower, onions and mushrooms)
½ cup cubed Cheddar or mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing

Steps:

Combine all ingredients except Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing in large bowl. Add Dressing; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 9.1 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 598 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CLASSIC CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING RECIPE

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Provided by charlotteh371

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup good quality olive oil
1/2 cup natural, high-quality mayonnaise
2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
salt and pepper to taste
a few tablespoons of water (ONLY IF NEEDED to thin the dressing out a little bit)

Steps:

Instructions Add all ingredients to a large mason jar and shake very well until combined. Store in the fridge for a few hours before serving, or serve immediately over your favourite garden salad. Shake well before serving. If the dressing is too thick, simply add water one teaspoon at a time to thin it out to the desired consistency. Recipe Notes This salad dressing keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days, so make it a day or two ahead of serving to save time! If you prefer to make salad dressing without mayonnaise, simply substitute the mayonnaise in this recipe for 1/4 cup of vegetable oil and shake very well (or blend for best results).