Easy to make and so much better than store bought, this Homemade Italian Dressing recipe is super simple. And even better, there's no additives or processed sugars/oils, just real whole food ingredients.
You can whisk this dressing together in a bowl, or in a blender. Start by adding the white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, onion, oregano, fresh parsley, and basil into a medium mixing bowl or blender.
Whisk or blend on low just to combine. Then add the olive oil in a thin steady stream until it's emulsified.
Add the diced red bell pepper and blend on low speed to combine, or whisk well.
Season the dressing to taste with sea salt and pepper, then add maple syrup to taste.
Add the optional parmesan, if using, and serve!
Or transfer the dressing to a glass storage container like a Mason jar and store in the fridge for up to 1 week. The dressing will separate over time, just shake it up well before serving.
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Notes
If you don't have the fresh herbs, omit the dried oregano, fresh parsley, and fresh basil. Use 1.5-2 teaspoons Italian seasoning instead.The nutrition facts were calculated with the optional parmesan cheese.You can also make this a creamy Italian dressing by adding 1 raw egg to the blender in the 1st step. This method is exactly like Caesar dressing and makes it super creamy, or you can whisk in a tablespoon of mayo at a time until it's to your taste.