Creamy Italian Garlic Dressing

Elevate your salads and meals with this irresistible Creamy Italian Garlic Dressing, a luscious blend of bold flavors and velvety texture that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Made with rich mayonnaise, tangy sour cream, extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, this homemade dressing is infused with the robust flavors of fresh minced garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, and classic Italian seasoning. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and a peppery kick, it’s versatile enough to drizzle over crisp greens, use as a dip for fresh veggies, or pair with roasted or grilled dishes. Whisked together to creamy perfection—or blended for an ultra-smooth finish—this quick and easy recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Make-ahead friendly and even better after chilling, it’s your new go-to for elevating everyday meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 3 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream. Whisk together until smooth.

Step 2

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to incorporate it into the mixture.

Step 3

Add the apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and honey. Whisk well until evenly combined.

Step 4

Stir in the dried Italian seasoning, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.

Step 5

For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a blender and blend for 30 seconds.

Step 6

Optionally, chop fresh parsley and stir it into the dressing for added freshness and color.

Step 7

Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Serve over your favorite salad, as a dip for vegetables, or as a flavorful sauce for drizzling over grilled meats or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(440.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2251.2

Total Fat 224.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 292.8mg	0%
Sodium 2103.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	0%
Total Sugars 13.5g
Protein 4.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 166.1mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 67.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 88.1%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 11.2%