Italian Dressing Recipe

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup ((or honey, to taste))

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon dried oregano ((or Italian seasoning))

1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard

1 large clove garlic (, minced)

¼ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons shallot or red onion (, diced (optional))

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.
If you don't have a blender available, you can also combine the ingredients in a glass mason jar with a lid, and shake well to combine. Let the dressing rest for at least 15 mintues for the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust the flavoring, as needed. I sometimes need 1 more teaspoon of maple syrup to balance out the acidity, and I love adding a thick slice of red onion or about 2 tablespoons of diced shallot, to elevate the flavor. (But that's optional!)
Store the dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. This recipe makes roughly 1 cup of dressing.

Course🧅Condiment

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥗Dressing

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions📆Everyday🥗Salad Dressing

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 5m