Creamy Italian Dressing
Rich, velvety, and herb-packed, this creamy Italian dressing recipe has a perfectly balanced flavor. Quick to make, it adds a delicious finishing touch to any dish!
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
- 1-2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- ¼ tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Dried Oregano
- ½ tsp Thyme
- ½ tsp Dried Basil 1 tbsp Fresh Basil
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped/1 tsp Dried Parsley
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- 1-2 tbsp Water optional, for thinning
Instructions
Combine The Creamy Base
- Grab a medium mixing bowl and add the mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice to form the base of the dressing.
- Whisk the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add Flavorings
- Stir in minced garlic, onion powder, dried oregano, thyme, basil and parsley.
- Mix thoroughly until the garlic and herbs are fully blended into the creamy base.
Season and Adjust Consistency
- Season the dressing with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Whisk in a little water if the dressing feels too thick. Keep adding it gradually and mixing until you reach your desired consistency.
Chill, Serve, and Enjoy
- Transfer the Italian dressing to a jar or a container with a cover.
- Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the deliciously creamy Italian dressing over your favorite salad, roasted veggies, or use it as a dip!
Notes
- Instead of white wine vinegar, you can use apple cider vinegar or white distilled vinegar. If you use white distilled vinegar, first use 1 and 1/2 tbsp, then taste it, then add more if you want.
- If you want to substitute mayonnaise in creamy Italian dressing, you can use Greek yogurt, sour cream, or plain unsweetened yogurt.