Best 20 Italian Dressing Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, Italian dressing stands out as a versatile and flavor-packed condiment with a rich history and a global presence. This versatile dressing, with its vibrant blend of herbs, spices, and a hint of tang, has captivated taste buds for generations. Its versatility shines through in its ability to transform simple salads into culinary masterpieces and elevate grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and even pasta dishes to new heights. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets of crafting the perfect Italian dressing, uncovering the nuances of its ingredients, and unlocking the culinary magic that lies within.

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CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING I



Creamy Italian Dressing I image

A wonderful, thick dressing - my favorite.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Italian Dressing

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
½ small onion
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, onion, vinegar, and sugar. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 153 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

ITALIAN DRESSING



Italian Dressing image

This is a satisfying all-purpose Italian dressing recipe. Use this homemade version on salad greens, in vegetable salads or even as a marinade for chicken. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the first 10 ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield about 3/4 cup dresssing

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon grated pecorino romano cheese

Steps:

  • Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in the parsley, parmesan and pecorino. Season with more salt and pepper. (The dressing will keep, refrigerated, up to 1 week.)

ITALIAN DRESSING PASTA SALAD



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This colorful salad is hearty enough to be a light meal in itself. It's a great make-ahead dish, since the full flavors of the herbs and veggies need a little time to blend. For more tasty ideas, check out these other cold pasta salad recipes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 36 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 packages (12 ounces each) tricolor spiral pasta
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed
2 pints grape tomatoes
1 large zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
1 large yellow summer squash, quartered and thinly sliced
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, cubed
1 block (8 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
2 packages (4 ounces each) crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese
1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Grated Romano cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain well. In two large bowls, combine the California vegetables, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, cheeses and pasta. , In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Stir in olives. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Toss before serving. Serve with Romano cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

COPYCAT ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING



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My family prefers the store brand of Italian dressing to any of the name brands. They all pretty much taste the same and have the same ingredients. This is a copycat of their dressing using mostly ingredients from the cabinet most people keep on hand or can find easily. The water makes it stretch a little further for those on a tight budget, but you might also like it without.

Provided by NWMama

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Italian Dressing

Time 27m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ red bell pepper
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
¾ cup water
¾ cup white vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons dried minced onion
¾ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and add red bell pepper.
  • Roast red bell pepper under the broiler until slightly blackened, about 12 minutes. Transfer bell pepper to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap for about 10 minutes. Carefully remove plastic wrap and peel skin from bell pepper.
  • Blend roasted red pepper, oil, water, vinegar, sugar, basil, lemon juice, minced onion, and salt in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 54.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

HOMEMADE ITALIAN SUB DRESSING RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Homemade Italian Sub Dressing Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by AzWench

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 shallot, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the vinegar, mustard, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic and shallots in a blender or food processor. While the machine is running, slowly drizzle the olive oil through the blender top or feed tube until the dressing is combined and emulsified. Adjust the seasoning if necessary; add more oil if you want it less acidic. Store the dressing up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING II



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This smooth and creamy dressing has the pungency of lemon juice and red wine vinegar and the sweet spiciness of oregano and garlic.

Provided by CHRISTYJ

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Italian Dressing

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 clove garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, oil, water, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, sugar and garlic until evenly combined. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 124.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

ZESTY ITALIAN DRESSING SPICE MIX



Zesty Italian Dressing Spice Mix image

Make two batches of this-one to have on hand for several batches of Italian Dressing and one to use as a seasoning for grilled or roasted chicken! From Down Home with the Neely's Cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1/4 cup red wine vinegar (original recipe called for white wine vinegar)
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons mixed spice (above spice mix)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic salt, onion powder, sugar, oregano, pepper, thyme, basil, parsley, celery salt, and Cajun seasoning.
  • Store the spice mix in a tightly sealed container, and use as needed.
  • To make dressing, whisk together the vinegar, oil, water and 2 tbls. of the spice mix. Enjoy!

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING



Creamy Italian Dressing image

Make and share this Creamy Italian Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In jar with tight fitting lid; combine all ingredients.
  • Shake well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3.7, Fat 0.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 1.5, Carbohydrate 0.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.1

CREAMY GARLIC ITALIAN DRESSING



Creamy Garlic Italian Dressing image

This is the best dressing I've ever tasted. It is the only one I use now. It is absolutely delicious!

Provided by Missi

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Italian Dressing

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ¾ cups corn oil
1 ⅛ cups white vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ cup white sugar
1 (16 ounce) bottle creamy Italian-style salad dressing
1 egg

Steps:

  • In a 1 quart container combine the corn oil, garlic and sugar. Shake well. Add vinegar and shake well again.
  • Fill the container the rest of the way with Italian dressing, leaving just enough room to add one egg. Add the egg, and blend with a blender or hand-held blender for about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING



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This is the salad dressing I grew up with that my mom created. As a child, I didn't realize there were any alternatives. To this day, my mom's salad dressing is still a favorite. Very simple to prepare. If you make it a little ahead of time, it will allow the flavors to blend. I hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 2m

Yield 1 cup, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bottle.
  • Shake to blend.
  • Allow flavors to blend about an hour or so, Will even be more flavorful the following day. Be sure to refrigerate any leftovers.
  • Makes about 1 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.8, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 879.6, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 0.2

BASIC ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING



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This Basic Italian Salad dressing is great for turning mixed greens, steamed broccoli or asparagus spears into a delicious salad.

Provided by Sue Ann Scarcia-Barry

Categories     Garlic     Herb     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Bon Appétit     Pennsylvania

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Pinch of dried oregano

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in small bowl and whisk to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

ITALIAN HERB SALAD DRESSING



Italian Herb Salad Dressing image

This vinaigrette is a delicious dressing that I like to keep on hand for topping a variety of salad greens. -Dan Wright, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch pepper

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving. Shake dressing again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY BAKED PORK CHOPS MARINATED IN ITALIAN DRESSING



Easy Baked Pork Chops Marinated in Italian Dressing image

This is a very simple and great-tasting main dish with very little prep time. Enjoy!

Provided by Capn1derfl

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 (5 ounce) bone-in pork chops
1 cup Italian dressing, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Combine pork chops, Italian dressing, salt, and pepper in a resealable bag. Shake to evenly coat pork chops with the dressing. Spread out in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 23 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 997.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

LIGHT ITALIAN DRESSING



Light Italian Dressing image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium tomato, halved
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
Pinch of sugar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 small clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Rub the cut sides of the tomato along the coarse holes of a grater into a bowl; discard the skins.
  • Whisk in 1/4 cup water, the vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, sugar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CHOICE OF RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE OR CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING



Romaine Salad with Choice of Raspberry Vinaigrette or Creamy Italian Dressing image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1 shallot, quartered
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, and quartered
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons Parmesan
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 cups romaine lettuce soaked in salt water to remove grit, stiff spines removed, torn into bite sized pieces and dried with a salad spinner (from 2 or 3 heads romaine lettuce)
1 red onion, thinly sliced on a mandolin
1 Vidalia onion, thinly sliced on a mandoline
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 small loaf French bread, sliced, toasted and cut into croutons

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.

LOW-FAT ITALIAN DRESSING



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I found this recipe years ago and make it often. I prefer this homemade dressing to an store-bought variety.-Shonna Lee Leonard, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 tablespoons thawed apple juice concentrate
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon each onion powder, paprika, ground mustard and dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting led, combine all ingredients. Chill several hours or overnight. Shake well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN DRESSING - LOW SODIUM



Italian Dressing - Low Sodium image

Make and share this Italian Dressing - Low Sodium recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 4m

Yield 8 fluid ounces, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash seasoning mix (or other salt-like seasoning of choice)
artificial sweetener (to equal 1 teaspoon of sugar)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise (half the calories)
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender.
  • Blend on high until combined, approximately 30 seconds.
  • Pour into small pitcher or dressing cruet.
  • Cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • Shake or stir before pouring.
  • Lasts for several days in fridge.

SWEET ITALIAN HOUSE DRESSING



Sweet Italian House Dressing image

I found this flavorful dressing in the Chicago Sun-Times. It is similar to the dressing found on salads at Portillo's and Maggiano's restaurants.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place vinegar, garlic, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor.
  • While the machine is running, slowly drizzle olive oil through the blender top or feed tube until dressing is combined and emulsified.
  • Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to two weeks.

HOMEMADE ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING



Homemade Italian Salad Dressing image

Make and share this Homemade Italian Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/3 Cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup salad oil
1/3 cup wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a jar with a lid; cover and shake to mix thoroughly.
  • Let stand at least 2 hours to blend seasonings.
  • Shake well before using.
  • Wonderful on Italian lettuce salad.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh ingredients: The quality of your dressing will depend on the quality of your ingredients. Use fresh herbs, vegetables, and olive oil for the best flavor.
  • Use a good quality vinegar: The type of vinegar you use will also affect the flavor of your dressing. Balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, and white wine vinegar are all good choices.
  • Taste as you go: Don't be afraid to taste your dressing as you make it and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
  • Let your dressing rest: After you make your dressing, let it rest for at least 30 minutes before using it. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Store your dressing properly: Store your dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Italian dressing is a versatile and delicious dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious Italian dressing that will add flavor to your favorite dishes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, give Italian dressing a try.

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