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Almost Le Ruth's Italian Salad Dressing Recipe

Say goodbye to bottled Italian dressing! This homemade version, inspired by a cdkithen.com recipe and perfected to my family's taste, is unbelievably delicious and easy to make. Fresh herbs and vibrant flavors combine to create a dressing that will elevate any salad. Make a batch today and experience the difference!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 253.4 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almost Le Ruth's Italian Salad Dressing

  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • Vegetable Oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • Water
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

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How to Make Almost Le Ruth's Italian Salad Dressing

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add the sugar and whisk until dissolved.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

17g

Carbs

0g

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