Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Fresh Italian Dressing 2.9 (35) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: Makes 1 1/3 cups Italian dressing is adaptable; try it with sweet lettuces, such as Bibb, and bitter chicories, such as radicchio. Key ingredients include olive oil, vinegar, and herbs. Ingredients 2 small garlic cloves, pressed through a garlic press 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons dried mustard Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup canola oil ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh marjoram 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano Directions Whisk garlic, sugar, mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the red pepper flakes, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Whisk together oils; add to vinegar mixture in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in herbs; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week. Cook's Notes The trick to achieving a good emulsification -- suspending the oil in water-based ingredients such as vinegar -- is to add the oil toward the end and whisk it in a little bit at a time. Print