Restaurant-Style Italian Salad Dressing

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

Restaurant-Style Italian Salad Dressing Recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

Fat

10g

If you love the bold flavor of restaurant-style Italian salad dressing, you can easily make it at home with just a few ingredients. This dressing is versatile and can be used on any type of salad, from simple greens to complex protein-packed salads. The garlic, dried basil, and dried oregano provide a depth of flavor that pairs well with many different ingredients.

Instructions

1.	In a mixing bowl, combine the Italian salad dressing, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, and white sugar.
2.	Use a whisk to blend the ingredients together until fully combined.
3.	Transfer the dressing to a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
4.	Shake the jar vigorously to fully blend the ingredients together.
5.	Store the dressing in the refrigerator until ready to use, and shake well before pouring over salad.

PROS

This salad dressing is a quick and easy way to add bold flavor to any salad.

It can also be used as a marinade for meat and vegetables.

CONS

The high sodium content of the Italian dressing may not be suitable for individuals on a low-sodium diet.

Also, the added sugar may not be ideal for those watching their sugar intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this salad dressing is not particularly healthy due to its high sodium and sugar content, it does contain some health benefits.
The garlic in this recipe has been shown to have antibacterial and antiviral properties, while the dried herbs can provide some antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits.

	1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
	1 clove garlic , minced
	1/2 teaspoon dried basil
	1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
	1 tablespoon white sugar