Description
Discover the secrets of authentic Italian salad dressing, a symphony of flavors that transports you to the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany. This dressing is a blend of tradition, history, and exquisite ingredients, offering a taste of Italy in every drop.
Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil
Red wine vinegar
Sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
Minced garlic
Dried oregano
Dried basil
Optional: Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, honey, grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Whisk together extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar in a small bowl.
2. Add a pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, stirring until dissolved.
3. Mince a clove of garlic and stir it into the mixture.
4. Sprinkle in dried oregano and basil.
5. Optional: Add Dijon mustard or lemon juice for extra complexity.
6. Whisk the dressing before serving.
Notes
For enhanced aroma, gently warm the garlic in olive oil before adding it to the dressing.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, shaking before use.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg