Best 18 Creamy Italian Salad Recipes

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CHOICE OF RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE OR CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• For the raspberry vinaigrette:
• Add the vinegar to a blender, replace the lid, turn it on, and through the feed opening, add, 1 at a time, the shallot, black pepper, salt, mustard, and thyme. Then leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow thin stream.
• Wash and dry the blender to have it ready to prepare the other dressing.
• For the creamy Italian dressing:
• Add the vinegar to a blender, replace the lid, turn it on, and through the feed opening, add, 1 at a time, the garlic, black pepper, salt, red pepper, and Parmesan. Then leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow thin stream.
• For the salad, toss the lettuce, red onion, sweet onion, tomatoes, Parmesan, and parsley together in a large bowl. Top with croutons, and serve the dressings on the side.

CORN SALAD WITH CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, water, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, Italian seasoning, and a pinch cayenne pepper together in a bowl until dressing is thick and creamy. Cover dressing with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours or overnight.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir corn in hot oil until light golden brown and toasted, about 15 minutes.
• Mix corn and red pepper together in a bowl. Pour enough dressing over corn mixture to coat completely. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Stir basil and a pinch cayenne pepper into corn mixture; toss.

CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in blender and mix on high for about 30 seconds.

LOW FAT CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, process all ingredients except sour cream until completely mixed.
• Add sour cream and process just until mixed.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Trim fennel (reserving fronds) and remove tough outer layer. Thinly slice fennel crosswise and cauliflower lengthwise (1/8 inch). Slice asparagus on a diagonal (1/8 inch). Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
• Purée yolks, garlic, anchovies, mustard, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a blender. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until dressing is thick and emulsified.
• Toss vegetables with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt. Sprinkle with fennel fronds.
• What to drink:
• Fontaleoni Vernaccia di San Gimignano '07

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Cut cheeses into small cubes and combine in a large bowl with pasta, broccoli, ham, cherry tomatoes, olives, and pepperoni. Mix in the dressing. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Divide greens and tomatoes among salad plates. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salads.

CREAMY ITALIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until just tender. While potatoes cool, combine remaining ingredients except parsley and oregano. Drain potatoes. While potatoes are still hot, stir in cheese mixture. Cover; chill. Just before serving, stir in parsley and oregano.

SALAD BAR SALAD WITH CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing: Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle about 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of salt on it and mash it into a paste with a fork. Chop the parsley, chives and basil very finely and add to the garlic.
• In a bowl, combine the garlic mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan, cayenne, paprika and Worcestershire, tasting frequently and adjusting the seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving. Thin with a little milk before using if desired.
• For the salad: To assemble, layer chunks of the iceberg lettuce on a platter. In lines, lay on the grated cheese, shredded carrots and cucumber slices, and sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the top. Drizzle on the dressing and serve.

CREAMY ITALIAN SPIRAL SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, cauliflower, peas and carrots, tomatoes, cheese, onions, green pepper and olives. Add the dressing; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until chilled.

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed, rinse with cold water and drain well.
• In a large bowl, combine rest of ingredients and toss to coat.
• Add pasta and toss to coat.
• Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
• *** If pasta "absorbs" the dressing, you may need to add a little more dressing after chill time before serving.

CREAMY ITALIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Note: Potatoes may be scrubbed and left unpeeled, if desired.
• Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until just tender.
• While potatoes cook, combine remaining ingredients, except last two.
• Drain potatoes.
• While potatoes are still hot, stir in cheese mixture.
• Cover, chill.
• Just before serving, stir in parsley and oregano.

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor blend all ingredients together (except Parmesan cheese and black pepper) until well blended, starting with 2 teaspoons sugar and adding in more if needed after mixing.
• Season with black pepper then mix in Parmesan cheese (if using).
• Adjust all ingredients to taste.
• Cover, and refrigerate for 6 or more hours before using.

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook, drain and rinse macaroni as directed on package.
• In large bowl, mix yogurt, cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic salt and onion. Stir in macaroni. Add remaining ingredients; toss. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.

CREAMY ITALIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• pour dressing over potatoes in a large mixing bowl.add celery and onions, tossing gently.set aside.
• chop egg whites, mix into potato mixture.
• mash egg yolks in a medium mixing bowl.stir in mayonnaise, sour cream and mustard.
• add to potato mixture, stir to coat.
• season with salt, pepper and celery seed.
• cover and refrigerate until chilled.at least 4 hours.

CHICO INN SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook bacon in medium skillet until crisp; transfer to paper towels, drain and crumble.
• Blend mayonnaise, Italian seasoning,garlic and sugar in blender.
• With machine running, gradually add oil alternately with vinegar in slow steady stream.
• Gradually add half and half.
• Toss spinach and onion in large bowl with enough dressing, to taste.
• Divide between plates, sprinkle with bacon and egg and serve.

CREAMY ITALIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cut potatoes in half or quarters - into chunks. Cook in boiling salted water until crisp tender (don't let them overcook, or they'll fall apart). Drain and set aside to cool for about 20 minutes in a large bowl.
• 2. While potatoes cool, melt the butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the prosciutto and sauté until crisp, about 6 minutes. Remove the proscuitto to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour the butter into the potatoes.
• 3. Put the green onions, celery and red peppers in the bowl with the potatoes, but don't mix in yet.
• 4. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, paprika and ONE TABLESPOON of the chopped parsley. Pour over the potatoes. Add about 3/4 of the crisped proscuitto. Gently fold the ingredients together. Taste and add salt and pepper to your taste. If the proscuitto is very salty, you may not need to add salt at all. Cover the bowl and chill at least 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
• 5. Remove bowl from refrigerator and sprinkle remaining proscuitto and parsley over the top.

CREAMY ITALIAN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine fusilli, pepper, onion, carrots and celery in a large bowl.
• Mix together sugar, salt, pepper, French dressing, Golden Italian dressing and Miracle whip.
• Pour over pasta mix, and combine well.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Put chopped cherries on top just before serving.