Name: Zesty Homemade Italian Dressing
Yield: Makes 1 &frac13; cups
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil, best quality such as Colavita or Lucini; &frac13; 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

Zesty Homemade Italian Dressing

By Jenn Segal

Forget the bottled stuff: this zesty homemade Italian dressing is easy to make and packed with flavor.

Servings: Makes 1 ⅓ cups

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a jar. Seal tightly with lid and shake vigorously to emulsify. Toss gently with the romaine lettuce right before serving. Store extra dressing in refrigerator for up to a week. As the dressing sits, it will separate (and solidify in the fridge), so be sure to shake well before using.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 155
Fat: 16 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Sugar: 2 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
Sodium: 151 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg