Creamy Italian Salad Dressing Recipe

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 with 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil in a jar.

Add 3 tablespoons of homemade mayonnaise to the jar.

Pour in 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.

Add 1 tablespoon of real lemon juice (can use fresh lemon if preferred).

Include 2 teaspoons of crushed garlic.

Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt.

Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.

Optionally, add 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese (fresh is better).

Cap the jar and shake well to combine all ingredients.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens