Creamy Italian Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
56 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Italian Dressing
Description
The Creamy Italian Dressing blends red wine vinegar with finely grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic paste, and minced flat-leaf parsley. Mayonnaise and extra virgin olive oil are whisked in to form a creamy emulsion. The dressing can be prepared by whisking, blending, or shaking in a jar for convenience.
The dressing offers a balanced flavor profile with tanginess from vinegar and Parmesan, a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, and herbaceous notes from oregano and parsley. Its texture is smooth and creamy, coating salad greens thoroughly without heaviness.
This dressing is versatile and suitable for salads where a creamy texture is preferred. It can be thinned with water if too thick and stored in the fridge for up to a week. Portion size is about two tablespoons per serving, making it suitable for meal prepping or batch preparation.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes hot
- 1 clove garlic paste
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley Italian, minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the ingedients until a smooth creamy dressing has formed. Alternatively, use a food processor.
- Taste the dressing and season with salt and pepper to taste. If the dressing is too thick, simply thin with water, an ounce at a time. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe produces nearly 2 cups, about 16 servings of 2 tablespoons each.
- Make by hand whisking, in a blender, or shaking vigorously in a sealed jar.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days; thin with water if dressing is too thick before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 56kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 4% |
| Fat | 5.2g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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