Rich Charlie's Italian Salad Dressing Light

Elevate your salad game with Rich Charlie's Italian Salad Dressing Light, a zesty and flavorful homemade dressing that’s perfect for any occasion. This lighter rendition of a classic Italian dressing blends the richness of extra-virgin olive oil with the tangy brightness of red wine vinegar, balanced by a touch of granulated sugar and savory Parmesan cheese. Infused with aromatic dried herbs like oregano and basil, and lightly seasoned with garlic and onion powder, this dressing is both versatile and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an easy, customizable option for those seeking bold, authentic Italian flavors without the heaviness. Ideal for fresh greens, pasta salads, or as a marinade, this vibrant dressing is sure to become your go-to recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl or mixing jar, combine the red wine vinegar, water, granulated sugar, and Dijon mustard. Whisk or stir until the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 2

Gradually add the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.

Step 3

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or black pepper.

Step 5

Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Step 6

Before serving, give the dressing a good shake to re-emulsify, and drizzle over your favorite salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(243.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1172.2

Total Fat 123.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg	0%
Sodium 1472.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g	0%
Total Sugars 12.6g
Protein 4.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 144.7mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 87.9mg	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: 93.2%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 5.3%