HEALTHY HOMEMADE CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

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

Start by gathering the ingredients to make this dressing.

Use 1/2 cup of zero fat Greek yogurt.

Add 1 tbsp of red wine vinegar.

Then add 2 tsp of olive oil.

Add 2 tbsp of milk to thin out the dressing.

Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Add 1/8 teaspoon of pepper.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil.

Add 1 tsp of stone ground mustard.

Then add 3 tbsp of grated Parmesan cheese.

Thoroughly mix to combine the dressing.

Once the dressing is smooth and creamy, serve and enjoy.

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