This Whole30 Italian Salad Dressing is simple, affordable, and made from whole-food ingredients. It’s a pantry-friendly remix of a classic Italian dressing that works great on green salads, as a marinade, or stirred into pasta salads.
Why We Love This Whole30 Italian Salad Dressing
First, it’s one of the easiest dressings you can make. No blender or immersion tool required — just add, shake or whisk, and it’s ready in under 10 minutes.
Second, it’s budget-friendly. The recipe relies on basic dried herbs, oil, and vinegar so you don’t need specialty ingredients to get great flavor.
Third, it accommodates many dietary needs. This dressing is Whole30, Paleo, Keto-friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, egg-free, vegan, and compatible with Plant-Based Whole30 guidelines.
Finally, it’s versatile and flavorful. Use it to dress a green salad, marinate chicken, or toss with pasta for a quick Italian pasta salad.
Ingredients
- Olive oil — extra virgin or light, whichever you prefer; avocado oil is a fine substitute.
- Red wine vinegar — acceptable for Whole30. White wine vinegar can be used instead if you prefer.
- Lemon juice — fresh or bottled both work.
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried basil
- Dried oregano
- Dried thyme
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and ground black pepper
How to Make Whole30 Italian Salad Dressing
Add all ingredients to a medium jar (a mason jar works well). Whisk or shake until combined and serve. The dressing will naturally separate during storage — simply shake or whisk again before using.
Whole30 Italian Dressing
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Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium jar, such as a mason jar. Whisk or shake to combine, then serve.
Notes
Note: The dressing separates naturally in the refrigerator. Shake or whisk before serving.
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budget-friendly, dairy-free, easy, egg-free, gluten-free, keto, nut-free, paleo, plant-based, vegan, whole30