Low Carb Italian Dressing

This low carb Italian dressing is SO much better than store-bought! Sugar free, LCHF, and keto friendly recipe.

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If you've never made your own salad dressing or vinaigrette before, you'll love how easy it is AND how much better it tastes! For us low-carbers, one of the most important differences though is the lack of sugar. The other day I found a vinaigrette that contained 14 grams of carbohydrates for two tablespoons, all of which were sugars! In fact the first ingredient was sugar, followed by water!

Although homemade versions don't last so long, once you start making  your own you won't look back!

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How to Make a Low Carb Italian Dressing

Pour some extra virgin olive oil into a salad dressing shaker, mason jar, or screw top jar. If you're in the US, find out how you can get some awesome quality EVOO for just $1! Add some red wine vinegar and Italian seasoning. If you can't find Italian seasoning you can substitute with a blend of dried herbs like basil, oregano, parsley, and marjoram.

Shake everything together until fully emulsified. You could also whisk it together in a bowl, but a shaker is faster!

Give it a taste test. If it is perfect, great! If not, consider one or more of these optional extras:

• Prefer it sweeter? Add in a little sugar free honey! Read my recipe for low carb honey mustard sauce for options.
• Not a strong enough flavor? Add some garlic powder, garlic paste, or minced garlic.
• Want the dressing to have more body? Add in a couple of tablespoons of finely grated Parmesan

Any of these options can be a game changer! Just shake it up again and you're good to go.

Store the dressing in the fridge for up to two weeks. Before using, bring it to room temperature for a few minutes then give it a good shake. It is normal for the ingredients to separate!

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Low Carb Italian Dressing

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This three-ingredient low carb Italian dressing is SO much better than store-bought!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Net Carbs: 0.2

Calories: 181

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

 

• ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tbs Italian seasoning
• sugar free honey grated Parmesan or garlic - all optional

Equipment

• Simply Organic Italian Seasoning 0.95-Ounce
• Spectrum Culinary Organic Red Wine Vinegar, 16.9 fl. oz.
• Good Seasons Cruet

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. Pour some extra virgin olive oil into a salad dressing shaker, mason jar, or screw top jar.
2. Shake everything together until fully emulsified. You could also whisk it together in a bowl, but a shaker is faster!
3. Give it a taste test and add the honey, garlic, or Parmesan if desired.
4. Store the dressing in the fridge for up to two weeks.
5. Before using, bring it to room temperature for a few minutes then give it a good shake. It is normal for the ingredients to separate!

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 0.1gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2.8gSodium: 1.2mgFiber: 0.1gNet Carbs: 0.2g

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.