Italian Dressing Recipe | Vinaigrette Made From Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Red Wine Vinegar

This Italian dressing puts Olive Garden to shame! One of the best ways to incorporate more vegetables into your diet is with salads. However, most people use bottled dressing from the store which is actually very unhealthy due to the cheap, processed oils and preservatives found even in the "good" brands. Join Eric from Simply Elegant Home Cooking as he demonstrates a delicious recipe for homemade Italian salad dressing.
The key to this dish is in the quality of the ingredients! It is important to buy a high quality extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar that are both imported from Italy. In addition to the oil and vinegar, an assortment of dried Italian herbs and cheese will give your dressing an authentic zesty Italian flavor that you will never replicate in a store bought dressing!
Ingredients:
-50ml Italian Red Wine Vinegar
-125ml Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
-1 small shallot
-1 clove garlic
-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
-1/2 teaspoon dried basil
-1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
-1 teaspoon dijon mustard
-2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
-salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste (but be generous!)

[@gregorymcmahan3914]

Right on, Eric! Good job!

[@ppgprops]

I started making something like this on my FODMAP diet. It's out of this world!!! Even with cheaper ingredients, it's way above a name brand bottled dressing.

[@SimplyElegantHomeCooking]

Oh yes, even using a cheaper olive oil and vinegar will still yield much better results than store bought!

[@conradkappel9426]

Excellent!!!

[@williamcrawford4529]

I made this recipe last night minus the cheese & we loved it. It took the salad to a higher level of enjoyment. Moreover, it's very easy to prepare. Thanks Chef Eric!

[@SimplyElegantHomeCooking]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@cherylcrawford7570]

Wish I had some right now! Along with a yummy salad. The flavors will enhance the salad. Thanks.

[@SimplyElegantHomeCooking]

You don’t have to wish, you can make it now in a matter of minutes!

[@anar6394]

I have kept it in the fridge for two months as I make big a batch! The red wine vinegar acts as a preservative big time!! 👌 👍🏽

[@SimplyElegantHomeCooking]

Oh wow, I am sure it won’t hurt you but I eat salads nearly every day so I make it several times a week!

[@daves77]

how big of batches do you make? whats your ratios? thx

[@johndoe3328]

Dehydrated herbs are always the best choice for this type of thing.

[@RetiredSchoolCook]

Thank you , great recipe . Excellent homemade , fresh and so good . A delicious and beautiful salad you made .

[@SimplyElegantHomeCooking]

Thanks! It is a great recipe to encourage healthy eating.

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[@KrisV385]

I am making this! Thanks Eric!

[@SimplyElegantHomeCooking]

Thanks! I make it several times a week.

[@HaRd_CaNdY67]

Ty❤ made this tonight ,all thumbs up delish

Wow! Nice recipe! 😊

[@SimplyElegantHomeCooking]

Thanks!

[@gotskillz135]

In North Carolina we don’t have a wegman in the area

[@user-fv7sy7kl4p]

I've enjoyed this tasty dressing! It's a keeper recipe.

[@SimplyElegantHomeCooking]

Thanks! I’ve been making it for many years!

[@joyke66]

I really like your approach but, just asking…the salt and the salt on the cheese wouldn’t make it a bit to salty??

[@daniellanctot6548]

Looks good. How long does it keep in the fridge before having to throw it out?

[@SimplyElegantHomeCooking]

It keeps for a week, but tbh I’ve never struggled to use it up in a day or two!

[@anar6394]

I have kept it in the fridge for two months as I make big a batch! The red wine vinegar acts as a preservative big time!! 👌 👍🏽

[@chris09290326]

I made this today. Does it need to be stored at room temp or fridge?

[@SimplyElegantHomeCooking]

I would store in the fridge!

[@LocalManMakesMusic]

If you made a big batch, how long do you think this would last in the fridge?

[@SimplyElegantHomeCooking]

I’d probably use within a week. I doubt it would hurt anything to go a little longer but it’s so quick to make.

[@user-fv7sy7kl4p]

Your fans are patiently waiting for another video. Are there more on the horizon? Any quality recipes that one can use to get the most bang for the $? We need help here!

[@SimplyElegantHomeCooking]

The wait is finally over, check out my new Summer Squash video just posted this morning!

[@dtriplett03]

Where is "Here"??😅❤

[@anapalma5071]

👍👍🙏

[@CookingSecretsForMen]

I think all the ingredients in the recipe are great except for the parmesan. I'm not sure it's needed. It's a pretty expensive ingredient to be overwhelmed by some of the other ingredients in the dressing

[@SimplyElegantHomeCooking]

The recipe definitely works well without it too

[@CookingSecretsForMen]

@@SimplyElegantHomeCooking No doubt. My point is most average people buy Kraft Parmesan Cheese or even store brand parm at $3.59 instead of Reggiano for $25+/lb. It's just a very expensive item that most people will never buy and then put in a homemade salad dressing. That was my point.

[@yeehaw398]

Greek olive oil

[@adedapodacosta4228]

First?

[@SimplyElegantHomeCooking]

Haha yes you were!

[@dtriplett03]

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[@hattiem.7966]

Too much oil!!

[@conradkappel9426]

Olive Garden makes the worst Italian entrees I've ever tasted! Go to a real quality Italian restaurant or learn how to make it yourself.

[@Star-ok4gp]

Uffff 🤌🏼 🔥Italian dressing it is for tonight’s dinner! Including Parmigiano Reggiano TY 🙌🏼

[@SimplyElegantHomeCooking]

Thanks! I like using the Parmigiano Reggiano in the dressing and also shaved with a vegetables peeler into the salad.