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Roasted Garlic Italian Dressing

Homemade Italian dressing is fresh, vibrant, zesty, and bursting with herby garlic flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Condiment, Dressing
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: homemade condiment
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 177kcal
Author: The Chunky Chef

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Roast garlic

  • Wrap 4 cloves garlic in some aluminum foil with a small drizzle of olive oil. Roast at 400°F for about 25-30 minutes, until golden. Let cool for a little bit, then mash into a paste (I use a fork or spoon for this).

Build the base of the dressing

  • In a mixing bowl (or a jar), add 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 tsp dijon mustard, and mashed garlic cloves.

Add herbs

  • To the bowl (or jar), add 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp dried parsley, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Give things a quick stir.

Emulsify

  • Slowly pour in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, whisking as your pour (or close jar and shake vigorously), until dressing is smooth and a little thickened.

Taste and serve

  • Give the dressing a quick taste and see if you'd prefer it a bit sweeter, tangy, or saltier. Set the dressing aside for about 10 minutes or so, so the flavors can meld a bit. Serve as desired!

Notes

  1. I've estimated this dressing serves about 6, with the standard 2 Tbsp serving size. This recipe makes about 3/4 cup, which you're free to divide into as many servings as you'd like.
  2. For tasting the dressing, I recommend dipping a piece of lettuce into it, rather than tasting it alone. This gives you a better sense of the flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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