# Nonna’s Italian Lemon dressing

A delicious Italian lemon dressing often served over a simple lettuce salad, a recipe from Mrs. Marzullo, a friend's mother.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp good quality olive oil
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp salt
- cracks black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce

## Instructions

1. Remove the lemon peel with a paring knife.
2. Remove the seeds from the lemons and chop the lemons into small pieces (1/2” or so).
3. Add all the ingredients to a bowl.
4. Whisk until all combined.
5. Chop a large head of romaine lettuce.
6. Pour the dressing over the lettuce.
7. Mix it all up by hand and enjoy.

## Equipment

- paring knife
- bowl
- whisk

## Tips

- The trick is to really whisk the ingredients together; the lemon pieces will break down a bit and release more juice.
- To enjoy Nonna style, chop a large head of romaine lettuce and pour the dressing over it, then mix it up by hand.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BQ1ikCKkT/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/395bdc1e-6ce7-43e9-88fa-d5df00e764bc
- Extracted: 2026-06-21

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