Creamy Italian Dressing Cook's Country
Elevate your salad game with Cook’s Country-inspired Creamy Italian Dressing—a rich, tangy, and herbaceous blend that’s perfect for drizzling, dipping, or marinating. This homemade dressing combines pantry staples like mayonnaise, buttermilk, and red wine vinegar with robust flavors from Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried herbs, and a touch of sugar for balance. Featuring a quick 10-minute prep time, this silky dressing is emulsified with extra-virgin olive oil for a luxurious texture and chilled for optimal flavor. Ideal as a topping for crisp greens or as a versatile accompaniment to grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread, this recipe will become your go-to for fresh, restaurant-quality Italian flair.
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, and red wine vinegar until smooth and creamy.
Step 2
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk, emulsifying the dressing.
Step 3
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Whisk until all the ingredients are well combined.
Step 4
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preferences.
Step 5
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Before serving, stir or shake the dressing to re-incorporate any separated ingredients.
Step 7
Serve over your favorite salad greens, use as a marinade for chicken or vegetables, or enjoy as a dipping sauce for breads and appetizers.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (273.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1328.3 |
| Total Fat 131.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 134.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1691.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.2g | |
| Protein 6.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 31.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 209.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 135.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories