Creamy Italian Dressing

Zingy, flavorful and so very easy to make, this Creamy Italian Dressing makes eating salads so very much fun. Made with simple ingredients and is a 1,000 times better than store bought dressing.

Course Salad Dressing

Cuisine Italian/American

Keyword Creamy Italian Dressing, Creamy Italian Dressing Recipe, Homemade Creamy Italian Dressing

Prep Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 184kcal

Author Heather

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons crushed garlic *about 5-6 large cloves
1 heaping tablespoon oregano *see Note #1 below
1 heaping tablespoon basil *see Note #2 below
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup finely shredded Parmigiano Reggiano *see Note #3 below

Instructions

Add mayonnaise to a mixing bowl. See Note #4 below.
Slowly whisk in vinegar until fully combined with a smooth texture.
Repeat with olive oil.
Add crushed garlic, herbs, salt and pepper. Whisk well.
Grate Parmigiano Reggiano into dressing bowl. Whisk well.
Transfer to a salad dressing container and refrigerate. See note #5 below.

Notes

Recipe Notes

Note #1- 3 tablespoons finely diced fresh oregano can replace the dried oregano.

Note #2- 2 tablespoons of fresh julienned basil can replace the dried basil.

Note #3- Parmigiano Reggiano is an authentic aged Italian parmesan that adds a delicious complex nuttiness, giving this homemade dressing an amazing flavor. This rotary hand grater is the easiest way to grate fresh parmesan.

Note #4- It is important to note that this dressing can be made in a blender or hand shaken in a mason jar or salad dressing shaker. However, I have found whisking to be best for emulsifying the dressing with the least amount of effort.

Note #5- This dressing will remain fresh for 3-4 days if refrigerated and stored in a salad dressing container.

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