Zesty Homemade Italian Dressing
Rating
4.88 out of 5 stars
(59)
Ingredients
1 ⅓ cups
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil, best quality such as Colavita or Lucini
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar, best quality such as Pompeian Gourmet or Domaine des Vignes
- 1½ tablespoons real maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 small garlic cloves, minced
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine all ingredients in a jar.
Step 2
Seal tightly with lid and shake vigorously to emulsify.
Step 3
Toss gently with the romaine lettuce right before serving.
Step 4
Store extra dressing in refrigerator for up to a week.
Step 5
As the dressing sits, it will separate (and solidify in the fridge), so be sure to shake well before using.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
As always, when dressing salads, be sure greens are completely dry so the dressing doesn’t get watered down.
