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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 10m
Yield about 3/4 cup dresssing
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
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
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
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
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)
Provided by AzWench
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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