Creamy Italian Salad Recipes

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in the parsley, parmesan and pecorino. Season with more salt and pepper. (The dressing will keep, refrigerated, up to 1 week.)

CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in blender and mix on high for about 30 seconds.

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed, rinse with cold water and drain well.
• In a large bowl, combine rest of ingredients and toss to coat.
• Add pasta and toss to coat.
• Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
• *** If pasta "absorbs" the dressing, you may need to add a little more dressing after chill time before serving.

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING I

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, onion, vinegar, and sugar. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook, drain and rinse macaroni as directed on package.
• In large bowl, mix yogurt, cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic salt and onion. Stir in macaroni. Add remaining ingredients; toss. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.

QUICK ITALIAN SALAD WITH A CREAMY DRESSING(PIONEER WOMAN)

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a blender, add the olive oil, mayonnaise, Parmesan, parsley, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon juice and blend until pureed.
• For the salad: Put the romaine and iceberg greens in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Top the salad with the pepperoncini, olives, tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with Parmesan at the end.