Karen’s “Shaken” Italian Dressing
Shake, store and use! The dijon helps emulsify a little, yet a simple and flavorful red wine & oil dressing. The perfect addition to many salads, fish, poultry and vegetables when you need a little “zest”
Servings: 12 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon red onion or shallots peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard or grainy mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasonings crushed with your fingers
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pure cane sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar `
- 2/3 cups neutral oil* such as safflower oil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
Instructions
- Add the first seven ingredients to a 12 ounce glass jar or salad dressing container (onion/shallots through pepper.)Cover well and shake to mix ingredients. Uncover and leave on your counter to macerate 15 minutes.
- Measure the oil in a measuring cup. Add 1/3 of the oil to the jar, cover and shake briefly to combine. Add the oil in 2 more additions, covering and shaking after each addition.
- Add the parsley, refrigerate until ready to use. Will last up to three weeks.
- Hint: Can also emulsify the dressing; measure the oil, add to bowl of first seven ingredients in a slow stream with a wire whisk until emulsified.
Notes
* with concerns about gmo’s and processing of oils, use a vegetable oil which has not been chemically treated, this is called “expeller pressed.”
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
Nutrition Facts
Karen’s “Shaken” Italian Dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
111
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Sodium
151
mg
7
%
Potassium
10
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
0.1
g
0
%
Vitamin A
4
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
4
mg
0
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.