Good Season's Italian Dressing

Elevate your salads and marinades with this homemade Good Season's Italian Dressing—a vibrant blend of pantry staples that delivers bold, zesty flavor in just 5 minutes! This easy recipe combines extra virgin olive oil, white vinegar, dried herbs like oregano and basil, and a touch of Parmesan cheese for a perfectly balanced taste that’s savory, tangy, and slightly sweet. Customize it with a splash of lemon juice for added brightness, and enjoy it as a salad topper, a marinade for chicken or veggies, or even a dip for crusty bread. With no cooking required and a simple shake or whisk to prepare, this versatile Italian dressing is a must-have in your recipe collection. Plus, it keeps well in the fridge for up to a week, making healthy, homemade flavor effortlessly accessible.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup White vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 teaspoon Dried onion flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl or jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, white vinegar, and water.

Step 2

Add the dried onion flakes, garlic powder, oregano, basil, parsley, salt, sugar, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese (if using).

Step 3

If desired, stir in the lemon juice to add extra brightness to the dressing.

Step 4

Whisk together all the ingredients until well combined, or secure the lid on the jar and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or sugar if needed.

Step 6

Serve immediately over a fresh green salad, use as a marinade for chicken or vegetables, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(234.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1037.5

Total Fat 113.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 4mg	0%
Sodium 1264.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 11.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 4.8g
Protein 2.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 106.1mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 138.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 94.8%

Protein: 1.1%

Carbs: 4.1%