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This Creamy Italian Dressing is a zesty dressing for so many of our favorite salads. Add it to spinach salads, quinoa salads, and pasta salads. So many great choices for this healthy dressing!

Looking for other homemade dressings to try next? Try my Light Honey Mustard Dressing, a delicious Honey Balsamic Dressing, and a spicy Chipotle Ranch Dressing!

A jar of dressing, showing the layers before shaking.

Homemade Italian Dressing

Making homemade dressings is SO worth it, y’all. You know exactly what ingredients you’re consuming, you can make large or small quantities, and they taste better too! Ditch those store-bought versions with expiration dates from 2020 that are STILL sitting in your refrigerator. Making your own homemade salad dressings just makes sense!

Honestly, I don’t buy store-bought dressings anymore. They seem to quickly go to waste and it’s fun trying new homemade versions. If you are worried about waste when making your own concoctions, just make a half batch.

Overhead view of a jar of Italian dressing with a spoon.

What You’ll Need:

As you can see, this dressing requires just a handful of simple ingredients plus seasonings.

Olive Oil – I normally use extra-virgin olive oil for my homemade dressings.
Red Wine Vinegar – This vinegar adds the perfect tangy flavor to this dressing.
Sugar – Just a couple of teaspoons needed
Dijon Mustard – This mustard adds a nice creamy texture.
Seasonings – Oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ( to taste).

Optional: Add a sprinkle of Italian Seasoning to the dressing for an even more pronounced Italian flavor.

How to make Creamy Italian Salad Dressing:

This simple creamy dressing recipe takes just five minutes to make.

Add all ingredients to a mason jar. (You’ll need a one-cup jar.)
Shake shake shake!
Drizzle on all the salads!

Some people prefer to use a small food processor to make their own salad dressing recipes. You could also combine ingredients in a small bowl and use a whisk to combine.

Ways to serve this Creamy Italian Dressing Recipe:

Use it in Italian Salads or any side salad or garden salad you prepare. Try our Chopped Italian Salad!
Serve it as a dipper for raw veggies.
Use it as a sandwich spread. Definitely try it in our Italian Grinder Sandwich!
Incorporate it into the BEST Italian Pasta Salad or other pasta dishes.

A large Italian salad mixed together with wooden salad spoons.

The two sides of the bread with Italian dressing brushed on top.

Overhead view of the sandwich - one half with melted cheese and the other stacked with all the meats and toppings.

Storing Homemade Creamy Italian Dressing:

Store this dressing in a separate container (like a small jar) in your refrigerator for up to two weeks. If the leftover dressing gets thick, just set it out on your countertop beforehand or warm it in the microwave for just 10 seconds or so.

Then shake shake shake to get all of the ingredients mixed together.

Side view of a jar of dressing with a lid.

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xoxo ~Sue