This Italian salad dressing is made with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and savory seasonings. It’s easy to make in a small canning jar. This flavorful dressing is delicious on salads, pasta salads, or used as a marinade. It’s gluten-free and dairy-free.
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How to make Homemade Italian Salad Dressing
Nutritional yeast gives this salad dressing an extra boost in flavor with its cheesy flavor. If you haven’t tried nutritional yeast in yet, now’s the time. You could use Italian seasoning in place of the basil and oregano, if that is what you have on hand, but I think the combination of those two herbs are just right in this recipe.
It’s incredibly easy to make. All you need to do is put all of your ingredients in a Ball jar, put on a lid and shake. And you can measure your liquids right into the jar using the measurement marks on the side and you won’t have any extra dishes cups to wash.
How to store
Store this dressing in the refrigerator. Take out of the refrigerator about an hour before using to bring to room temperature. Store for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.
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Updated recipe: I’ve updated this recipe. It was one of my first ones on my blog. I’ve changed a couple of the ingredients to make it even better. Enjoy!
Homemade Italian Salad Dressing
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Salads
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Description
This is easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, raw
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Pour olive oil into small Ball jar up to the 4 oz. mark. Add apple cider vinegar to the 8 oz. mark. Add in the rest of ingredients. Put lid on jar and shake until combined.
- Be sure to stir before adding to your salad.
- Store in refrigerator, but be sure to take it out about a half an hour before using so it will mix well.
Notes
Store this dressing in the refrigerator. Take out of the refrigerator about an hour before using to bring to room temperature. Store for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 294 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Protein: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Jan Johnson
I’m assuming that is “1/2 CUP” of ACV? It just says “1/2 ACV”. This looks good – I’m going to try it as I will only eat ranch, and I need to find something lighter.
Jan Johnson
Nevermind, now I read the directions, and it is clear that it is 1/2 cup!
MamaShire
Jan, thanks! I always need more eyes to check things. It’s corrected. 🙂
Rhonda Devine
Love making my own salad dressings–will try this one too–thanks:)
Donna Medlin
Have you ever tried using stevia as a substitute for the erythritol or xylitol? I have that on hand and will give it a try, but am wondering how much to use. A little stevia extract goes a long way!
MamaShire
Hi Donna, I would think the stevia would work. Just start with a pinch and see how it goes. It just needs a little sweetness to combat the tartness of the apple cider vinegar and make it all yummy.
Sandi
What can be subsituted for the 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast? I just ordered it, but would like to made this for dinner tonight.
MamaShire
Hi Sandi, I’m not really sure what you could use as a substitute. It gives a nice cheesy flavor. It might be fine to leave it out until it arrives.
Jessica
About how long will this keep in the fridge?
MamaShire
I think about two weeks is the longest I have left it in the fridge. It normally doesn’t last that long though. 🙂
Kelly
Would you please update with the nutritional carb breakdown?
MamaShire
I’m planning on adding the nutritional info on my sight during the month of June. Sorry, it isn’t there yet, but it’s on it’s way!
Nora Nevers
Are you still planning to publish the nutritional info?
MamaShire
I just added the nutritional info to this post!
Heather
Could I sub gentle sweet 1:1 for the xylitol?
MamaShire
Yes, I think that would work fine.
Cassidy
I’ve been trying to eat more leafy greens and I needed a good dressing recipe. I just now made this and OH MY WORD. I could eat a whole bag of spinach if this was on it!!! It taste like a pizza-flavored Goldfish!
Glenn
Do you know how many carbs this dressing would have per serving?
MamaShire
I added the nutritional info to the post.
Joyous
I love marinading chicken and am following the THM plan. Could you use this for a marinade?
MamaShire
I think it would work great for a marinade!