Creamy Italian Salad Dressing
This creamy Italian salad dressing is exactly what you think it is—a creamy mix of garlic, mayo, red wine vinaigrette, oregano, and oil. It's perfect on a crisp salad of iceberg, croutons, red onions, and everything else you remember from restaurant versions.
Ingredients
- 1 large garlic clove, smashed
- Coarse kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil mixed with 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use a fork to mash the garlic with 1/2 teaspoon of salt to form a paste.
- Whisk in the mayonnaise, vinegar, oregano, and sugar. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking until the dressing is emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Make ahead--The dressing will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Storage--If making dressing in advance, store it in a lidded jar so that you can shake it to recombine the ingredients easily.
- Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian diets. To make it vegan, use vegan mayonnaise.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g