Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Fresh Italian Dressing 2.9 (35) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It 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. Rate it Print