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A clear glass jug filled with Creamy Italian Salad Dressing, accompanied by a bundle of fresh green lettuce and a cork for the bottle on the left-hand side, on a marble countertop.
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Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Our Creamy Italian Salad Dressing is a classic restaurant-style dressing at its best. It pops with flavor and reminds me of a creamy Italian Vinaigrette, perfectly coating any salad you throw at it.
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Dressing, Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 2-3 small garlic cloves smashed + skinned
  • 4 Tablespoons (56 grams) mayonnaise
  • 4 Tablespoons (60 ml) red wine vinegar sub champagne vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pink Himalayan Sea Salt or Kosher Sea Salt finely ground or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Add ALL ingredients, smashed garlic, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, EVOO, sea salt, and freshly cracked back pepper to the food processor or blender.
    Ingredients for Creamy Italian Salad Dressing in the food processor
  • Blitz about 30-60 seconds until combined and creamy.
    Creamy Italian Salad Dressing after being blitzed in the food processor.
  • Toss with your favorite salad dish up, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and enjoy!
    A fresh Big Easy Italian Salad topped with shredded Parmesan cheese, served in an ornate white bowl, accompanied by Creamy Italian Dressing on a white and blue striped cloth.

Notes

  • Prep time is approximate.
  • You can add pinch of red pepper flakes for heat if you like.
  • Store in an airtiht container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks (it'll be long gone before then).