One of my all time favorite salad vinaigrettes is an Italian vinaigrette. I love the lemon, vinegar, garlic, and Italian herbs, that come together to make the most perfectly balanced dressing.

If you are looking for a salad to pair it with, try my Italian Chopped Salad!

@kellyscleankitchen

#ad How to make an Italian Vinaigrette 🥗 Ingredients: 1. 1/2 cup NAKANO natural rice vinegar (the best vinegar for salad dressings) 2. 1 tbsp lemon juice 3. 2 cloves garlic, minced 4. 3 tsp Italian seasoning 5. 3 tsp dijon mustard 6. 2 tsp honey 7. 1.5 cups extra virgin olive oil 8. salt to taste (optional) Instructions: 1. Blend the rice vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, mustard, and honey with an immersion blender or whisk to combine. Slowly, while blending / or whisking, add your olive oil to emulsify. It should be thick and creamy once fully incorporated. Serve with a salad or store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. #nakanoflavors #italianvinaigrette #saladdressing #salad

♬ original sound – Chef Kelly Scott
  • SERVINGS:  2 cups
  • PREP TIME: 5 Mins
  • ACTIVE TIME: 10 Mins
  • TOTAL TIME: 15 Min

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup NAKANO natural rice vinegar (the best vinegar for salad dressings)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 3 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1.5 cups extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste (optional)

Preparation:

STEP 1.

Blend the rice vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, mustard, and honey with an immersion blender or whisk to combine. Slowly, while blending / or whisking, add your olive oil to emulsify. It should be thick and creamy once fully incorporated. Serve with a salad or store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

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