Creamy Italian Dressing
Homemade Creamy Italian Dressing is quick to make and full of zesty flavor! A creamy base loaded with herbs, red wine vinegar, and seasonings.
Homemade salad dressings are so much more delicious than the store-bought versions (and don’t have extra preservatives or sugars)!
Delicious Homemade Dressing
- Our creamy Italian dressing has a great homemade flavor.
- It’s quick to make, you only need about 5 minutes or so.
- This dressing lasts about 2 weeks in the fridge (but I’m sure you’ll use it up long before then!).
- This recipe is versatile, you can get creative and mix up your own favorite blend of herbs and spices! As long as the fat to acid ratio remains the same, this recipe can go in so many directions!
Ingredients
BASE Mayonnaise is mixed with a bit of olive oil and some sour cream to create a deliciously creamy blend.
TANG Both red wine vinegar and freshly squeezed lemon juice add some fresh tangy flavor to this creamy dressing.
SEASONING Italian Seasoning is the perfect blend of spices for this recipe and herbs add freshness.
FLAVOR BOOSTERS Parmesan cheese is added. You can also add in extra garlic or even a few red pepper flakes.
How to Make Italian Dressing
This creamy Italian dressing comes together so quickly and easily!
- Whisk all ingredients with oil, except seasonings & Parmesan.
- Stir in spices, herbs, & Parmesan cheese.
- Pour dressing into a salad dressing cruet or a mason jar.
Kitchen Tip
When making dips or dressings it is important to allow them to rest in the fridge before serving. This allows the spices to rehydrate and the flavors to blend.
How to Use Creamy Italian Dressing
This tasty dressing is great on tossed salad, of course, and it can even be used as a marinade for chicken or pork! Try it on a pasta salad or swap out the traditional Italian vinaigrette in a favorite Italian salad.
Tips & Tricks
- To get the most juice out of a lemon, warm it in the microwave for about 20 seconds. Roll the lemon on the surface of a countertop and then cut in half, squeeze juice through a strainer into a bowl. The strainer will catch the seeds.
- Use full-fat mayo and sour cream to get the best flavor.
- Be sure to let the dressing rest at least 1 hour before serving.
How to Store
Keep creamy Italian dressing in a tightly covered container for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Shake vigorously before each use.
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Creamy Italian Dressing
This creamy Italian dressing is made with mayo, sour cream and Parmesan, & pairs perfectly with pasta or garden salad. It can even be used as a marinade!
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Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl and whisk to combine.
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Continue whisking while slowly adding olive oil. Stir in spices, herbs, and parmesan.
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Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving or up to 1 week in the fridge.
Calories: 121, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 83mg, Potassium: 18mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 104IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 1mg
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Keyword creamy, creamy Italian dressing, easy dressing recipe, homemade salad dressing, Italian dressing
Course Dip, Dressing, How To, Salad, Seasonings
Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean
