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Vegan Italian Dressing

Delicious Vegan Italian Dressing for Fresh, Flavorful Salads

Enjoy this Vegan Italian Dressing, packed with fresh herbs and zesty lemon, perfect for elevating salads, all in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil Substitute with any neutral oil if needed.
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar Can be replaced with apple cider vinegar for a different flavor profile.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed is recommended, but bottled juice is a suitable alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup Agave nectar can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic Optional to reduce or omit according to taste preference.
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Can swap with yellow mustard for a milder flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Fresh ground pepper is preferred for a robust flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast Omit or replace with vegan cheese if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

Equipment

  • medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vegan Italian Dressing
  1. Whisk together ¾ cup of extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup of white wine vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard. Whisk for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  2. Stir in ½ teaspoon of sea salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper, then add 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast and whisk for another minute.
  3. Gently fold in 2 cloves of crushed garlic and 1 teaspoon each of fresh thyme, oregano, basil, and parsley using a spatula.
  4. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  5. Serve immediately over salads, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in a sealed container for freshness; can last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Shake before using.

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