This Italian dressing recipe with apple cider vinegar is a kitchen staple, using simple ingredients to enhance salads, grains, and more with its delicious flavor.

Say farewell to store-bought Italian dressing! Cooking from scratch has been a game-changer, especially with recipes like this Easy Italian Dressing Recipe with Apple Cider Vinegar. Once you see how easy it is to whip up your own, you’ll never go back to buying a bottle from the store again. This dressing has been a staple in our home for a while now, and let me tell you, it’s become a family favorite. So, let’s get started and create some homemade goodness together!

ingredients to make italian dressing recipe with apple cider vinegar

Table of Contents

Italian Dressing Recipe with Apple Cider Vinegar Ingredients

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup raw apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Tools You Need

Mason jar or any container (glass is best) with a tight lid
1 and 1/2 teaspoons
Bowl
Whisk

How to Make Italian Dressing Recipe with Apple Cider Vinegar

ingredients to make italian dressing in bowl

1. Mix It Up: Start by gathering all your ingredients. Add the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.

whisking italian dressing in stainless steel bowl

2. Whisk Away: With your whisk in hand, blend everything together for about 30 seconds or until it’s well combined. This is where the magic happens, and all those flavors start to marry each other.

jar of italian dressing with apple cider vinegar

3. Jar It: Once everything is nicely mixed, pour your dressing into a mason jar or any glass container you have. Make sure it has a tight lid. This is crucial for storing your dressing and making sure it stays fresh.

4. Storage: You can keep this dressing at room temperature for up to a week. If you prefer it chilled or want to extend its life a bit, feel free to store it in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Tips

Olive Oil: Remember, olive oil tends to solidify a bit in the fridge. So, if you store your dressing cold, take it out 10-15 minutes before using it. Give it a good shake, and it should be ready to go.
Shake It Up: Your dressing will naturally separate over time, so give that jar a nice shake before each use to combine everything well.

Variations

Vinegar Swap: Don’t have apple cider vinegar? No worries. You can easily substitute it with red or white wine vinegar. The taste will be a tad different but still delicious.
Olive Oil Options: While extra virgin olive oil is the best option, you can use whatever olive oil you have on hand, like light olive oil, if that’s what’s available.

And there you go—a super simple yet absolutely delicious Italian dressing recipe with apple cider vinegar. Whether you’re tossing it with fresh greens, marinating your favorite meats, or giving your veggies a bit of extra flavor, this dressing is a winner.

My son’s favorite way to use this dressing is to mix it into a can of tuna for a quick, high-protein snack. He eats it almost every day!

I hope you enjoy the freshness and zing it brings to your meals as much as my family does. So, go ahead, give it a whirl, and let your taste buds celebrate the upgrade. Trust me, homemade never tasted so good!