Creamy Garlic Italian Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
163 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Garlic Italian Dressing
Description
Creamy Garlic Italian Dressing uses a combination of white or red wine vinegar to provide acidity, balanced with creamy ingredients like sour cream, heavy cream, and mayonnaise for a thick, luscious consistency. Fresh garlic and garlic salt, along with parsley and dried herbs such as oregano, add aromatic and savory notes. Black pepper rounds out the seasoning for subtle heat.
The ingredients are blended until smooth, ensuring the dressing emulsifies and the flavors meld. The final texture is rich and creamy without being overly thick, making it suitable for tossing with salads or serving as a dip.
This dressing pairs well with Italian-style salads, vegetable platters, or as a sauce on grilled meats or sandwiches. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week in an airtight container.
To adapt the dressing for use as a dip, reduce the amount of heavy cream slightly to maintain thickness better suited for dipping. Using fresh garlic cloves maximizes flavor intensity.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 large garlic cloves or 3 small cloves
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and blend away.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and continue mixing until well combined. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 5-7 days in an airtight jar.
Notes
- For a thicker dip consistency, reduce the heavy cream slightly.
- Fresh garlic cloves provide a sharper garlic flavor than powder or pre-minced garlic.
- Store leftover dressing in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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