Bring the flavors of your favorite Italian restaurant straight to your kitchen with this creamy and tangy copycat recipe for Carrabba's Italian Grill Parmesan Dressing. This versatile dressing combines rich mayonnaise, tangy buttermilk, and sharp grated Parmesan cheese for a truly indulgent base, elevated with fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and a blend of herbs and spices like garlic powder and oregano. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for drizzling over crisp salads, pairing with fresh veggies, or using as a zesty dip. With its bold flavors and smooth texture, this Parmesan dressing will quickly become a must-have in your fridge for restaurant-quality meals at home.
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In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise and buttermilk. Whisk together until smooth.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring it is evenly incorporated.
Add the fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, and dried oregano to the bowl. Mix well.
Sprinkle in the sugar, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir until all the ingredients are combined and the dressing is smooth.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled over your favorite salad or use as a dip for fresh vegetables or breadsticks.
Serving size | (395.4g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1954.9 |
Total Fat 186.8g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 24.9g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
Cholesterol 282.0mg | 0% |
Sodium 2476.0mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 57.3g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 0% |
Total Sugars 5.9g | |
Protein 18.7g | 0% |
Vitamin D 31.7IU | 0% |
Calcium 531.8mg | 0% |
Iron 0.7mg | 0% |
Potassium 166.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories