Fresh Vegan Italian Dressing for Zesty Salads in Minutes

This Vegan Italian Dressing enhances salads with rich olive oil, zesty lemon, and fragrant herbs.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 90

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil provides the base
1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed preferred
1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or honey for non-vegan option

For Flavor

2 cloves Garlic (crushed) fresh elevates flavor
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or whole grain mustard
to taste Sea Salt & Black Pepper essential seasonings
2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast or omit for non-dairy

For the Herbs

1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme or substitute with dried
1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano or 1 tsp dried
1 tablespoon Fresh Basil or 1 tsp dried
1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley or dried if in a pinch

Equipment

mixing bowl
whisk

Method

Directions

Combine the base ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth and glossy.
Add garlic and Dijon mustard, whisk until combined and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper, whisking for a balanced flavor.
Fold in fresh herbs gently.
Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 2gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh; store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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