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Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

This creamy Italian salad dressing is exactly what you think it is—a creamy mix of garlic, mayo, red wine vinaigrette, oregano, and oil. It's perfect on a crisp salad of iceberg, croutons, red onions, and everything else you remember from restaurant versions.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 160 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 large garlic clove smashed
  • coarse kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil mixed with 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, use a fork to mash the garlic with 1/2 teaspoon of salt to form a paste.
  2. Whisk in the mayonnaise, vinegar, oregano, and sugar. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking until the dressing is emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Make ahead--The dressing will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Storage--If making dressing in advance, store it in a lidded jar so that you can shake it to recombine the ingredients easily.
  • Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian diets. To make it vegan, use vegan mayonnaise.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tablespoons Calories 160kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 30mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons
Calories 160kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.