This Classic Creamy Italian Salad Dressing recipe is one for the books! It’s packed with delicious herbs and makes the perfect addition to any garden salad! And it’s SO easy to make!
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I love making homemade salad dressing. There’s really no comparison between dressings you can buy from the store and ones you make at home the old fashioned way – shaken in a mason jar or blended in the blender. This Classic Creamy Italian Salad Dressing is a recipe for the books! It’s got all the classic Italian dressing flavours and it goes perfectly with any garden salad. Add a sprinkling of fresh Parmesan and you’ll be in salad heaven!
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The only sugar in this recipe is 2 teaspoons of honey for flavour (and you can always leave that out if you wish), so you can rest assured it’s a healthier choice than most grocery store bottled salad dressings!!
Mason jars are a great kitchen tool to have on hand for recipes like this Classic Creamy Italian Salad Dressing. They’re airtight, so you don’t have to worry about spills, they’re dishwasher safe and easy to clean, and they’re great for more than just salad dressings – I use them for smoothies, homemade jams, soups, and other food storage. Get my favourite go-to Mason jars HERE (affiliate link). And if you’re looking for other delicious salad dressing recipes to make in your mason jars, check out this Greek Yogurt Caesar Salad Dressing or this Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing!
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I hope you love this Classic Creamy Italian Salad Dressing Recipe as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite kind of salad? I’d love to know!
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Classic Creamy Italian Salad Dressing
Recipe: Ingredients
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup good quality olive oil
- 1/2 cup natural, high-quality mayonnaise
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- a few tablespoons of water (ONLY IF NEEDED to thin the dressing out a little bit)
Recipe: Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large mason jar and shake very well until combined. Store in the fridge for a few hours before serving, or serve immediately over your favourite garden salad.
- Shake well before serving.
- If the dressing is too thick, simply add water one teaspoon at a time to thin it out to the desired consistency.
Recipe: Notes
Recipe: Nutrition
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Great recipe. You remind me of Rachel Campos-Duffy. That’s a compliment, by the way.
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This just transformed my ‘fridge cleanout’ salad and made an amazing meal! Lettuce, red pepper, green onion, artichoke, steak, croutons, hard boiled egg- seriously going to make this salad again! I think the dressing pulled it all together. It was a little thin for my preference, will omit some vinegar/lemon next time.
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I can’t wait to try this dressing. Saving it to my recipe book. I am not fond of ‘vinegary’ dressings so this dressing looks like I will
Like it very much !! I can’t wait to try it !
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So awesomely good!
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I’m on a diet made this last night put it on my salad and cod fish. It was wonderful! I’m going to share some at my sisters today.
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This was the best!! I had to make it vegan so used vegan mayonnaise and no Parmesan – so good! a keeper for sure!
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Second time I’ve made this! Love it! And I’ve used it as a topping on dishes other than salads! Thank you!!
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I’ve been making this for my lunch salads for a few weeks now, I can’t get enough! I made it with apple cider vinegar as I don’t usually have white wine vinegar on hand, and skipped the honey for the same reason. Delicious and versatile! I’m copying this into my recipe box right now.
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This is actually the best recipe I have come across today because this is healthy on the behalf of use of vegetables and much more.
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YUM, so creamy and delicious! PERFECT for all types of salads!
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Overall, I think this dressing is a great option for those looking for a classic, creamy Italian flavor. The texture is smooth and creamy, without being too thick or heavy. The flavor is also quite balanced, with a nice tanginess from the vinegar and a subtle sweetness from the herbs and spices.
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I made this last week and my guests all loved it. Asked for the recipe. This is now my husband’s favourite. It’s a little runny compared to store brand dressings but oh so good.
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Thanks , really this is amazing this made me to make an own blogging time table for me
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I have an “Italian blend” herb mix. Do you think I can add 2 teaspoons of it instead of the separate herbs? It has dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, dried thyme and granulated garlic.
Yes!
Absolutely delicious, thank you for this recipe it really takes an otherwise boring salad to the next level. So good!
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The dressing was delicious. I made this last night for my family.
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This Classic Creamy Italian Salad Dressing recipe sounds absolutely delicious! I completely agree that homemade dressings are always better than store-bought ones. The fact that this recipe only has 2 teaspoons of honey for sweetness makes it even more appealing as a healthier option. I love using mason jars for food storage too, and I can’t wait to try out this dressing recipe in one. Thanks for sharing the recipe, and I’ll definitely be checking out your other salad dressing recipes as well! As for my favorite kind of salad, I love a good Greek salad with lots of feta cheese and olives.
We love Greek Salads too! Let us know how your dressing comes out!
Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.
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