Kittencal's Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Elevate your salads with Kittencal’s Creamy Italian Salad Dressing, a luxurious homemade blend that combines tangy buttermilk, zesty white vinegar, and rich mayonnaise for a perfectly creamy base. Infused with the bold flavors of Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and a trio of dried herbs—oregano, basil, and parsley—this dressing delivers an authentic Italian flair in every bite. A touch of granulated sugar balances the acidity, while freshly ground black pepper adds the perfect kick. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing doubles as a marinade or dip and can be refrigerated to let the flavors meld into pure perfection. Try it on crisp greens or as a flavorful topping for grilled veggies—your taste buds will thank you!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.33 cup Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons White vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise and buttermilk. Whisk together until smooth and well combined.

Step 2

Slowly add in the white vinegar while continuing to whisk, ensuring the mixture remains smooth.

Step 3

Add the granulated sugar, grated Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic. Stir well to incorporate the ingredients.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the dried oregano, dried basil, and dried parsley. Mix thoroughly so the herbs are evenly distributed within the dressing.

Step 5

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, giving the dressing one final stir to ensure all ingredients are fully combined.

Step 6

Transfer the dressing to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled over your favorite salads, as a marinade for chicken, or as a dipping sauce for fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(390.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1909.2

Total Fat 178.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 252.2mg	0%
Sodium 1968.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 22.9g
Protein 7.1g	0%

Vitamin D 41.9IU	0%
Calcium 241.8mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 185.1mg	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: 83.3%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 15.2%