Best 3 Italian Restaurant Style Dressing Recipes

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Italian restaurant-style dressing is a versatile and flavorful condiment that can be used to enhance a wide variety of dishes. With its balance of tangy, savory, and herbaceous flavors, it's a popular choice for salads, marinades, and dipping sauces. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, creating your own Italian restaurant-style dressing is a breeze. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the essential ingredients, variations, and expert tips to achieve the perfect homemade dressing every time.

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ITALIAN RESTAURANT-STYLE SALAD DRESSING II



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This dressing is delicious and just like the creamy dressing served at a popular Italian restaurant. You may add sugar to taste if it seems too tart.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

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

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon Italian-style seasoning
½ teaspoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, oil, corn syrup, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 161.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

ITALIAN RESTAURANT-STYLE SALAD DRESSING I



Italian Restaurant-Style Salad Dressing I image

This salad dressing is similar to the one served at a popular Italian restaurant chain.

Provided by Colleen

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

Time 13h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces olive oil vinaigrette dressing
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk together the salad dressing, garlic, basil, oregano and sugar. Refrigerate for 24 hours and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 233.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

ITALIAN RESTAURANT-STYLE DRESSING



Italian Restaurant-Style Dressing image

This salad dressing recipe is similar to one that is served at a popular Italian restaurant chain.

Provided by Barb

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup white wine vinegar
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons dry pectin
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the vinegar, water, oil, corn syrup, cheese, pectin, salt, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes and oregano. Blend for 30 seconds and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1195.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dressing.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make Italian dressing, so feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your taste.
  • Let the dressing sit for at least 30 minutes before using. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Store the dressing in a airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Italian dressing is a versatile condiment that can be used on salads, pasta, and even grilled meats. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make salad dressing, give Italian dressing a try. You won't be disappointed.

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