Best 8 Fresh Italian Herb Dressing Recipes

Fresh Italian herb dressing is a versatile condiment that can add a pop of flavor to a variety of dishes, from salads and sandwiches to grilled meats and pasta. With its bright, herbaceous taste and easy-to-make ingredients, this dressing is a staple in many kitchens. Whether you're looking for a quick and simple recipe or something more complex and flavorful, there's a fresh Italian herb dressing recipe out there to suit your needs.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN HERB SALAD DRESSING

Italian Herb Salad Dressing image

This vinaigrette is a delicious dressing that I like to keep on hand for topping a variety of salad greens. -Dan Wright, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch pepper

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving. Shake dressing again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN DRESSING MIX

Italian Dressing Mix image

Great for gifts for co-workers and friends.

Provided by Debby

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Italian Dressing

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon celery salt
2 tablespoons salt

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix together the garlic salt, onion powder, sugar, oregano, pepper, thyme, basil, parsley, celery salt and regular salt. Store in a tightly sealed container.
To prepare dressing, whisk together 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2/3 cup canola oil, 2 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons of the dry mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1235.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

HERB AND GARLIC DRESSING

Herb and Garlic Dressing image

I found this years ago in a recipe book made by a local church auxiliary. I make it and use it as a dressing for pasta salad or tomato and cucumber Greek salad. I usually mix a day ahead and the flavors taste 100 times better!

Provided by Ellaellaola

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Whisk vegetable oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, parsley, garlic, basil, celery seed, marjoram, and black pepper together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 291.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

FRESH ITALIAN DRESSING

Fresh Italian Dressing image

Italian dressing is adaptable; try it with sweet lettuces, such as Bibb, and bitter chicories, such as radicchio. Key ingredients include olive oil, vinegar, and herbs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes

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

FRESH ITALIAN HERB DRESSING

Fresh Italian Herb Dressing image

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!

ITALIAN HERB SALAD DRESSING

Italian Herb Salad Dressing image

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

FRESH ITALIAN DRESSING

Fresh Italian Dressing image

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 MIX

Italian Herb Mix image

This mix is not only good in spaghetti sauce, but is great in meatloaf, salad dressings, eggplant dishes, sauteed chicken or veal. I often give it as gifts in fancy jars during the holiday season.-Carol Wilson, Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons each dried savory, basil, marjoram, oregano and chives
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried sage leaves
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Use to season meats or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

Use fresh herbs whenever possible. Fresh herbs have a more intense flavor than dried herbs and will give your dressing a more vibrant taste.
Use quality olive oil. The olive oil you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your dressing, so be sure to use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
Season to taste. Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings in your dressing to your own liking. Add more salt, pepper, garlic, or herbs until you reach the perfect flavor.
Use a variety of herbs. Don't just stick to one or two herbs when making your dressing. Experiment with different combinations of herbs to create a unique and flavorful dressing.
Let your dressing rest. After you make your dressing, let it rest for at least 30 minutes before using it. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.

Conclusion:

Fresh Italian herb dressing is a versatile and delicious dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. Whether you're using it on a salad, grilled vegetables, or pasta, fresh Italian herb dressing will add a burst of flavor to your meal. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dressing, give fresh Italian herb dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!