FRESH ITALIAN DRESSING

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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

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.

babul bhowmik
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Overall, I thought this dressing was pretty good. It's not my favorite, but it's a solid choice.


Joanna Carter
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This dressing is great for a quick and easy salad. It's not the most flavorful dressing I've ever had, but it's still good.


brandon sawers
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I found this dressing to be a bit bland. It needed more herbs and spices.


Mir Muzamil Jamali
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This dressing is a bit too acidic for my taste. I would recommend using less vinegar.


Kanika Lot
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I was pleasantly surprised by how good this dressing is. I will definitely be making it again.


Ahtsham Ul haq
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This is my new go-to salad dressing. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Jannatul ferdous Ritu
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I've tried this dressing on several different salads, and it's always a winner. It's the perfect balance of tangy and savory.


sarah agius
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I'm not a huge fan of vinegar-based dressings, but this one is an exception. The combination of flavors is perfect.


Liam Twyford
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I love that this dressing is made with fresh ingredients. It tastes so much better than store-bought dressing.


Markus Fred
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This dressing is so flavorful and versatile! I've used it on salads, grilled vegetables, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always a hit!