Italian Salad Dressing & Romaine Salad
A delightfully herbaceous and clean homemade Italian dressing made with fresh herbs and savory parmesan.
Ingredients
Italian Salad Dressing
- ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil*
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 3 Tbsp grated parmesan
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh oregano chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Simple Romaine Salad (1 serving)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup sliced cucumber quartered
- ¼ cup shaved parmesan
- 2 Tbsp croutons
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl or storage container and whisk well to combine.
- Serve over salad immediately, or transfer to a jar or container to store. Lasts up to a week in the fridge.
- Yields 1½ cups
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Notes
Note on Oils:
*If you plan to cook with this dressing (i.e. as a marinade), be sure to use a high smoke point oil! Extra-virgin olive oil has a low smoke point—meaning it will release toxic byproducts when heated above a certain temperature, and it is best used on cold dishes like salads. For cooking, use high smoke point oils like light or extra-light olive oil, or avocado oil.Nutrition
Serving: 2Tbsp | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g