Italian Dressing

Homemade Italian Dressing Tips

What does Italian dressing taste like?

Italian dressing is a zesty, tangy dressing that gets its flavor from bold ingredients like red wine vinegar, raw garlic and lemon juice. Traditional dried herbs found in most Italian dishes, like oregano and basil, are also included. Sugar adds a touch of sweetness, while neutral olive oil brings it all together. It's a good complement to plenty of salad recipes—including pasta salad.

How do you make zesty Italian dressing?

To make this Italian dressing even zestier, you can try cutting down on the amount of sugar. Just remember to taste as you go. You can also swap out the red wine vinegar for white wine vinegar. If you like this Italian dressing, you may be a fan of our other homemade salad dressings, too.

Do you have to refrigerate homemade Italian dressing?

We recommend storing this Italian dressing in an airtight container the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.