Sweet Italian House Dressing

Transform your salads with the irresistible Sweet Italian House Dressing, a perfectly balanced blend of zesty white wine vinegar, rich extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Enhanced with aromatic dried oregano and basil, minced garlic, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this homemade dressing delivers the perfect harmony of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Optional grated Parmesan cheese adds a delectable richness to elevate every bite. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing pairs beautifully with crisp greens, pasta salads, or as a marinade for grilled favorites. With its quick prep time and customizable flavor profile, this recipe is a pantry staple you'll reach for again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup White wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized bowl or a glass jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the mixture.

Step 3

If using, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese for a richer flavor.

Step 4

Whisk the ingredients together until well combined or secure the lid on the jar and shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes until emulsified.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more honey for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess, if desired.

Step 6

Transfer the dressing to a serving container or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight container.

Step 7

Before serving, shake or whisk again, as the ingredients may separate over time.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(311.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1660.1

Total Fat 173.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 8mg	0%
Sodium 500.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 34.5g
Protein 4.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 143.6mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 107.3mg	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: 90.4%

Protein: 1.0%

Carbs: 8.6%