Creamy Italian Dressing

5 from 1 vote

An easy and versatile recipe that’s a must for your go-to recipe arsenal. You can taylor this Creamy Italian Dressing to your preferences by adding or subtracting ingredients to elevate almost any dish’s tangy and savory flavor. So, try it out today to impress your family and friends with your homemade dressing skills!

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Prep Time 5

Let Sit 30

Total Time 35

Servings: 24 Tablespoons - Yield - 1-1/2 cups

Course: Accompaniment, Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean

Calories: 58

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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Ingredients

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½ cup Mayonnaise
¼ cup Champagne vinegar
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated (fine) [1]
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons granulated Sugar or honey
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Blend
½ teaspoon coarse ground Black Pepper
¼ cup Olive Oil

Equipment

Medium Bowl
Fine Mesh Microplane Grater
Utensils (Whisk, Measuring Cups & Spoons, Rubber Spatula, or Large Spoon)

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 7mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 0.02mgVitamin D: 0.01µgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.1mg

Method

Mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and sugar in a medium bowl until well combined.
1/2 cup Mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar, 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons granulated Sugar
Whisk in the Italian seasoning blend until everything is fully incorporated.
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Blend, 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground Black Pepper
Slowly drizzle the olive oil in a thin stream, whisking continuously until all the ingredients are combined and fully emulsified. You’re looking for the dressing to become thick with a smooth yet creamy consistency that does not separate.
1/4 cup Olive Oil
For the best taste, let sit 30 minutes before serving for the flavors to develop.

Kitchen Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled and made with ingredient substitutions to taste.

Footnotes:

[1] We recommend using a fine mesh microplane grater to grate the parmesan cheese to make the dressing have the smoothest consistency.

Adjust to Taste

You can add more olive oil for a thinner consistency or an extra dollop of mayonnaise to make it thicker. If you want an extra punch of flavor, consider stirring in some lemon juice or a few red pepper flakes.

This creamy Italian dressing offers endless customization options to suit your preferences. It's perfect for enhancing your favorite salads or as a dip for veggies and chips. Additionally, it tastes fantastic on sandwiches and burgers, and it works wonderfully as a marinade for chicken or fish. Once prepared, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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