Learn how easy it is to make your own Italian Dressing. So fresh and so easy, this dressing is a best friend to your salads!
Italian Dressing is the third and final recipe ingredient in the next Childhood Favorites Remade. Apricot Jam, Onion Soup Mix, and now, Italian Dressing. Have you figured it out yet? Kind of a weird grouping, I know. But, I tell you it was one of my favorites when I was a kid.
If you want to jump ahead to the end and find out the childhood favorite that I made, here’s the final dish: Italian Apricot Stew or Italian Apricot Chicken.
Homemade tastes better
We’ve been eating this Italian Dressing all week around here. It’s delicious! It’s so easy to make your own dressing. No need to rely on store-bought with added stuff you don’t want. Just keep the dry ingredients in a jar or a bag in your cupboard, and when you want a little salad, just mix the dry stuff into a little oil and vinegar. Voila! Homemade and super yummy. All those herbs and spices getting all cozy on your leafy salad greens. Just awesome.
I really like all the herbs and spices in this one. Just filled with flavor! And it transforms a simple green salad into something wonderful!
Make it as a gift
You could even make up the dry ingredients and package up the dry mix with some instructions as a gift for someone.
Homemade Italian Dressing Recipe
Italian Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 2/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Combine all dry ingredients in a ziptop bag or jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake well to combine.
- Combine 2 tablespoons Italian Dressing Mix to ½ cup vinegar and 2/3 cup oil in a dressing container or jar. Shake or stir well to combine.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from The Dainty Chef
Culinary Ginger says
I never buy salad dressing, there’s no reason when there are so many great recipes like this. Can’t wait to try it, I’m always looking for new recipes.
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
Ummmm yes making your own dressing is always a win! With all the herbs I am soooo into this!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
YUUUUUMMY! italian dressing was my fave growing up and I love this homemade recipe!
dishofdailylife says
Looks delicious, Debi! Homemade salad dressing is the best! Sending lots of foodie love your way! Can’t wait to try your recipe!
dedezoomsalot900300623 says
Love the idea of giving the dry ingredients as a gift. I love making my own dressing.
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
I love making my own dressings and this one looks so yummy. Love all the herbs and spices, plus that little kick of heat. Winner, Debi!
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
You know I love this recipe. All the herbs and spices are just wonderful. I like the idea of giving this as a gift.
shockinglydelicious says
It is so easy to make your own, as you show here, it’s amazing that people still buy their Italian dressing.
Manila Spoon says
Thank you for this post! You have truly inspired me to begin making my own dressing! 🙂
Nettie Moore says
I love making my own dressings, love the ingredients that you used! Nettie
mealplanmaven says
I always make my own dressings too but believe it or not, I don’t have an Italian one yet! I now know which dressing I’m whipping up for my Memorial Day BBQ salad! Thanks Debi!
Homemade Food Junkie says
Thank you Debi! I have home grown herbs I will use in this! I’ve been looking for a nice Italian seasoning blend. Looks like I found one!
Joanne/WineladyCooks says
I’m a fan of homemade dressings. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe, I know hubby will love this Italian Dressing.
Michelle De La Cerda says
I wish everyone knew how EASY it was to make salad dressing! Plus it’s so much better and cost effective!
Lori Vachon says
Nothing better than fresh, your version looks great!
Michaela - An Affair from the Heart says
Italian dressing is my favorite of all!! I am so making this one!
delphineefortin says
Italian dressing has everything I like: herbs and simple olive oil flavors. I need to try your recipe!
Pat wilson says
This is a great dressing….better than good seasons!