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CLASSIC CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING



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This Classic Creamy Italian Salad Dressing recipe is one for the books! It's packed with delicious herbs and makes the perfect creamy addition to any garden salad! And it's SO easy to make and healthy too!

Provided by Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

Categories     Appetizer     Salad     Salad Dressing     Sauce

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup good quality olive oil
1/2 cup natural, high-quality mayonnaise
2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
salt and pepper to taste
a few tablespoons of water (ONLY IF NEEDED to thin the dressing out a little bit)

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a large mason jar and shake very well until combined. Store in the fridge for a few hours before serving, or serve immediately over your favourite garden salad.
  • Shake well before serving.
  • If the dressing is too thick, simply add water one teaspoon at a time to thin it out to the desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 198 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 138 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

1-2-3 CREAMY DRESSING BASE



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Obviously not a light recipe. I plan to experiment with low-fat/fat-free ingredients, but for now this is my go-to dressing recipe. I use this as a base and adjust seasonings and amounts for the vinegar and buttermilk based on the purpose of the dressing (salad, dip, spread). It's a extremely versatile and better than anything we've tried from a jar. Try the Spicy Ranch version as a dip for french fries.

Provided by jessica_six

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon buttermilk
seasoning salt
ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine first four ingredients in mixing bowl (I always use a glass bowl with plastic cover so I can mix and store in the same container).
  • Season to taste with seasoning salt, pepper and desired additions.
  • Some possible variations: Spicy Ranch (onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper to taste), Spicy Dill (add dill to Spicy Ranch mix), Peppercorn (garlic powder, heavy on the fresh ground pepper, Parmesan cheese), add powdered dressing or dip mix of your choice or throw in some blue cheese for wings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.4, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 145.6, Carbohydrate 5.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 0.5

EASY CREAMY SALAD DRESSING



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This is a super-simple salad dressing with cream and white balsamic vinegar. It tastes great with all sorts of leafy greens. I use sunflower oil or any other plain oil. Olive oil has too strong a taste.

Provided by Ursel

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 3m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons sunflower seed oil
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Combine balsamic vinegar, oil, sugar, and salt in a cup and mix well. Stir in cream and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 588.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

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