Best 9 Italian Vegetable Salad With Creamy Garlic Dressing Recipes

If you're searching for a refreshing and flavorful salad recipe, look no further than this delectable Italian vegetable salad with a creamy garlic dressing. This vibrant dish combines fresh, crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a creamy, garlicky dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. It's a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, seafood, or can be enjoyed as a light and satisfying meal on its own. With easy-to-follow steps and readily available ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING

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Provided by Kay Chun

Categories Salad Blender Garlic Side Quick & Easy Dinner Asparagus Cauliflower Fennel Anchovy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 medium fennel bulbs
1/4 head cauliflower, broken into large florets
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed
3 large egg yolks
1 garlic clove, grated (use a Microplane)
2 flat anchovy fillets in oil, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil

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 DRESSING

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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

Ingredients

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

QUICK ITALIAN SALAD WITH A CREAMY DRESSING(PIONEER WOMAN)

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Yes, quick and easy and delicious! Ree Drummond made this for her helper Josh and her daughter for lunch. They had been out roping cattle. She served with pizza burgers and a French silk pie for dessert. Yum!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (pre-grated in a pack or grate it yourself)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley (if I have a little fresh basil, I throw that in too)
1 tablespoon sugar (I like to use honey)
1 tablespoon vinegar (red wine vinegar is good )
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 lemon, juice of
1 head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chunked (I like to use baby greens instead)
5 -6 whole pepperoncini peppers (Ree left them whole, but you can use sliced)
1/2 cup black olives
1/2 cup whole cherry tomatoes
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced into circles
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

For the dressing: In a blender, add the olive oil, mayonnaise, Parmesan, parsley, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon juice and blend until pureed.
For the salad: Put the romaine and iceberg greens in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Top the salad with the pepperoncini, olives, tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with Parmesan at the end.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.6, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 1417.5, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 6.5

CREAMY GARLIC ITALIAN DRESSING

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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

Ingredients

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 VEGETABLE SALAD

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Even our two small children eat their vegetables when I serve this colorful nutritious combination. To make it a main dish, I'll stir pepperoni slices and cooked cooled pasta into the crunchy, creamy blend. -Debbie Laubach, La Prairie, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 cups fresh broccoli florets (1 large bunch)
5 cups fresh cauliflowerets (1 small head)
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
1 bottle (8 ounces) creamy Italian salad dressing
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Combine salad dressings; pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Stir in cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0g saturated fat (0 sugars, Fat 0 fiber).

ROMAINE WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING

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Pair this garlicky salad with Barbecued Chicken on Garlic Toast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, pressed through garlic press
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (optional)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 medium heads romaine lettuce

Steps:

Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, and 2 tablespoons water. Stir in oregano, if using; season with salt and pepper.
Remove dark-green outer leaves from each head of romaine, leaving just the paler-green hearts. (Reserve outer leaves for another use.) Halve hearts lengthwise. To serve, drizzle romaine with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

ITALIAN VEGGIE SALAD

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I created this salad when I needed a crowd-pleaser for an event at a community charity drive and it was a huge success. I have been asked repeatedly for the recipe and asked to please make this at least six events this year. This salad keeps very well if you keep it refrigerated.-

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups fresh baby carrots, quartered lengthwise
1-3/4 cups thinly sliced radishes
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
6 large fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 package Italian salad dressing mix
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 package (9 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
Pepperoncini, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing mix, water, vinegar and oil. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Just before serving, place romaine in a large serving bowl. Add vegetables; toss to coat. Top with pepperoncini if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD

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Garden-fresh veggies are a hit at community potlucks. I carry the dressing in a mason jar to add just before serving. - Jeanette Hildebrand, Stafford, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 24 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

SALAD:
1 bunch romaine, torn
4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 cups grape tomatoes
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, sliced
1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients., Just before serving, pour 3/4 cup vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate remaining vinaigrette for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CORN SALAD WITH CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

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Simple deliciousness, that's what this is. This corn salad recipe is one of my favorite summer side dishes. It's a perfect complement to just about any meat you pull off the grill, and can be dressed in countless ways. Serve at room temperature.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes

Time 8h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons water
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen sweet corn, thawed
1 cup diced roasted red peppers
salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, or more to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Tips:

Choose ripe, in-season vegetables. This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
Don't overcook the vegetables. They should still have a slight crunch.
Use a light hand with the dressing. You don't want to overpower the delicate flavors of the vegetables.
Let the salad rest for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

This Italian Vegetable Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad to serve, give this one a try!