Italian dressing
, a vinaigrette salad dressing, contains a mixture of herbs and seasonings. The mixture often includes water, oil, lemon juice and vinegar, which combine with the dry ingredients to create a zesty flavor. Recipes for Italian dressing vary according to personal tastes. After you make your own Italian dressing, use it to marinate chicken, flavor a fresh garden salad or as a dip for fresh vegetables.
Instructions
1. Combine 1/4 cup of distilled white vinegar and 3 tbsp. of water in a bottle.
2. Add 2 tsp. white sugar, 1 tsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. garlic salt, 1 tsp. onion salt and 1 tsp. of ground black pepper.
3. Close the bottle and shake it until the salts dissolve. Add 1 tsp. of dried parsley flakes, 1/2 tsp. dried basil, 1/2 tsp. dried oregano and 1/4 tsp. of dried thyme.
4. Pour in 1/2 cup of olive oil. Shake the Italian dressing to blend it well. Cover the bottle and store the mixture in the refrigerator. Shake each time before you use the dressing.
Tags: Italian dressing, lemon juice
