How to make a restaurant style salad dressing at home?

It is so easy and can typically be made in less than 10 minutes! Just place all the salad dressing ingredients in a food processor, small bowl, or mason jars. Blend, whisk, or shake to fully incorporate and use any way you want!

Can I adjust the flavors of this dressing recipe?

Absolutely! That's one of the best parts of making your own dressing. Adjust any of the flavors to meet your personal preferences. You can even add some red pepper flakes, if you like to spice it up!

How should I store this creamy Italian dressing recipe?

We love to store homemade salad dressings in a mason jar in the fridge. Any airtight container will work and you can keep them for about 1 week. A great option to meal prep at the beginning of the week.

Creamy Italian Dressing

Name: Creamy Italian Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (sub avocado oil); 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, more to taste; 1 small garlic clove; 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons high quality mayo, more as needed

Description

A light and delicious, homemade Italian dressing recipe that is a great addition to any salad recipe!

Ingredients

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1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (sub avocado oil)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, more to taste
1 small garlic clove
1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons high quality mayo, more as needed

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Instructions

Place all ingredients, except the parmesan cheese and mayo, in a small food processor or blender. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until fully combined.
Add parmesan and mayo; blend again for 1 minute.
Taste and add additional salt, vinegar or herbs, as desired.
Serve immediately – we love it on a classic House Salad!
Or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to use later. Dressing will separate naturally, simply re-whisk prior to use.

Notes

Storage: keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Dairy-Free: to make this creamy salad dressing dairy-free, use a dairy-free parmesan cheese and mayo or use a plain dairy-free yogurt.
Love Italian Dressing: try our Hearty Italian Dressing for more of a vinaigrette (not creamy) option!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 104
Sugar: 0.1 g
Sodium: 184.3 mg
Fat: 11.2 g
Carbohydrates: 0.9 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 4.3 mg