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Creamy Italian Dressing

Cultural Context

Creamy Italian dressing is a staple in Italian-American cuisine, often used to enhance salads and sandwiches. Its rich, tangy flavor profile comes from the combination of creamy ingredients and zesty herbs, making it a favorite for those seeking a flavorful salad dressing. Today, variations abound, with many recipes incorporating fresh herbs or different types of vinegar to suit personal tastes.

ItalianITother
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 melanzana grande
4-5 foglie di basilico
80g di mandorle
1 spicchio d'aglio
50g di parmigiano
olio d’oliva q.b.
sale fino
pepe nero

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Plain yogurt is lower in fat and calories

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: milk + vinegar

💰Cheaper: milk + lemon juice

Milk + vinegar is a cost-effective substitute for buttermilk

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option with a cheesy flavor

1

Cuoci la melanzana a 200°C per 50 minuti (puoi anche usare la friggitrice ad aria e cuocere per circa 25 minuti).

2

Falla intiepidire e poi scava la polpa.

3

Inserisci in un mixer la polpa di melanzana, le mandorle, il basilico fresco, l'aglio, il parmigiano e l'olio d'oliva.

4

Frulla fino a raggiungere una consistenza cremosa e omogenea.

5

Servi con dei crostini oppure per condire la pasta.

Equipment Needed

mixerfriggitrice ad ariaforno

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Italian DressingCreamy Italian Salad Dressing
Local Name: Condimento Italiano Cremoso

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