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Homemade Italian Dressing (Mason Jar Method)

This easy homemade Italian dressing comes together in minutes using a Mason jar and simple pantry ingredients. Fresh, flavorful, and better than store-bought.

By: Jenn Alberts

This is the Italian dressing you make once and then never want to go back to bottled premade dressing again.  It’s bright, savory, a little tangy, and comes together in about a minute using a Mason jar and some enthusiastic shaking.

No fillers, no mystery ingredients, no neon coloring. Just a classic balance of oil, vinegar, herbs, and parmesan that works on salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, and pretty much anything that could use a flavor upgrade.

Italian dressing

Homemade Italian Dressing (Mason Jar Method)

1- Add ingredients to the jar

Add all ingredients to a Mason jar, starting with the vinegar, water, and lemon juice, followed by olive oil, parmesan, herbs, and black pepper.

2. Seal and shake

Secure the lid tightly and shake for 20–30 seconds until the dressing is well combined and slightly creamy.

4. Let flavors meld

For best flavor, let the dressing sit for 10–15 minutes before using to allow the dried herbs to hydrate.

5. Store

Store homemade Italian dressing in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use—separation is normal.

Why Make Your Own Dressing?

Making your own Italian dressing means:

• You control the ingredients

• The flavor is fresher and more balanced

• It takes less time than a trip to the store

 

This Mason jar Italian dressing is perfect for salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, and marinades. Once you make it, bottled dressing will feel… unnecessary.

Italian Dressing
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Homemade Italian Dressing (Mason Jar Method)

This easy homemade Italian dressing comes together in minutes using a Mason jar and simple pantry ingredients. Fresh, flavorful, and better than store-bought.
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: dressing, italian, salad, salad dressing, vegetarian

Equipment

  • 1 Mason Jar

Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese Omit to make vegan
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Add ingredients to the jar

  • Add all ingredients to a Mason jar, starting with the vinegar, water, and lemon juice, followed by olive oil, parmesan, herbs, and black pepper.

Seal and shake

  • Secure the lid tightly and shake for 20–30 seconds until the dressing is well combined and slightly creamy.

Taste and adjust

  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more pepper for spice, a pinch of salt if desired, or a splash of water to thin the dressing.

Let flavors meld

  • For best flavor, let the dressing sit for 10–15 minutes before using to allow the dried herbs to hydrate.

Notes

Store homemade Italian dressing in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use—separation is normal.