By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 10
56 cal · 5 min
Lite Italian Dressing
Recipe GLPR8c859807c0c5ca
A homemade light Italian dressing with bright vinegar, herbs, and a touch of Parmesan. Perfect for salads, vegetables, or marinades. This simple recipe comes together in minutes and keeps well refrigerated for convenient use throughout the week.
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Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
Directions
Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and warm water before preparing the dressing.
Pour the vinegar and water into a clean pint-sized jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Add the garlic powder, Italian herb blend, grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and celery salt to the jar.
Pour the vegetable oil into the jar.
Secure the lid tightly onto the jar and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds until all ingredients are well blended and emulsified.
Refrigerate the dressing until ready to use. Shake again before each use, as the oil and vinegar may separate upon standing.
Comments
This is a five-minute shake-and-pour dressing with zero ingredient friction—every component lives in the pantry or dairy case at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart, and parmesan is cheaper by the block than jarred versions. The cost per serving is pennies, driven only by oil and vinegar. All eight ingredients are shelf-stable staples in Charlotte kitchens, and the recipe does not require attention once mixed; it's exactly as fast as stated, making it a weeknight standby for salads or vegetables that actually reheats better than most bottled versions because it won't separate in the fridge.
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