Best 7 Kittencals Creamy Italian Salad Dressing Recipes

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Kittencal's Creamy Italian Salad Dressing is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. Whether you're looking for a simple dressing for your favorite salad, a flavorful marinade for your grilled chicken, or a creamy dip for your vegetables, Kittencal's Creamy Italian Salad Dressing is sure to please. With its rich, creamy texture and tangy Italian flavor, this dressing is a surefire hit.

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

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING



Kittencal's Creamy Italian Salad Dressing image

This dressing must chill for 6 or more hours before serving don't even think about serving it right away as the flavors intensify with chilling time, even better if made a day ahead, I have left the Parmesan as optional you may add in or omit, you may adjust all amounts to taste.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 large garlic cloves, minced (or to taste) or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt or 1 teaspoon white salt
2 -4 teaspoons white sugar, more if needed to taste or 2 -4 teaspoons corn syrup
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

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 DRESSING



Creamy Italian Dressing image

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.)

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY GREEK-STYLE PASTA SALAD



Kittencal's Creamy Greek-Style Pasta Salad image

If you are a lover of Greek salad and Greek food then you are certain to enjoy this --- once you make this a few times you will most likely need to play around with the dressing ingredient to suit taste, I have listed 1/3 cup mayonnaise to be added to the dressing you may need to adjust the mayonnaise amount to desired creaminess after the salad is mixed --- plan ahead this salad needs to chill for at least 4 hours before serving

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb dry rotini pasta
1 small cucumber (peeled, seeded and chopped)
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, chopped (or use 5-6 green onion, chopped)
1/2 cup sliced kalamata olive
1 1/2 cups cubed feta cheese (you will need more for the dressing)
salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 fresh garlic clove (or use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dried oregano (or use 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning in place of oregano and basil)
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup mayonnaise (more if needed mixed in the salad at the end)

Steps:

  • Cool the pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain then rinse well under cold water.
  • Place the pasta in a large bowl.
  • Add in cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olives and cubed feta cheese; toss to combine.
  • For the dressing; in a processor place the garlic clove and process until minced.
  • Add in all the remaining ingredients except the mayonnaise;process until well blended (about 20-30 seconds) then add in the mayonnaise and process until combined.
  • Pour over the salad ingredients in the bowl; toss to combine (if you prefer a creamier salad then add in more mayonnaise to taste).
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.3, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 529.2, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 13.1

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY EGG DRESSING FOR PASTA SALAD



Kittencal's Creamy Egg Dressing for Pasta Salad image

I developed this dressing to use on any pasta or potato salad --- Club House Salads n' Dips Ranch Style dry mix will also work well --- all ingredients can be adjusted to taste --- prep time does not include boiling the eggs, this makes a ton of dressing you may reduce by half if desired --- you will also find this recipe here http://kittencalskitchen.com/2010/05/24/kittens-pasta-or-potato-salad-dressing-with-egg/

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (28 g) package dry hidden valley dry ranch dressing mix (can use another brand but Hidden Valley seems to be the best!)
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup Miracle Whip (or just use 3 cups mayonnaise)
1/3-1/2 cup milk (or use buttermilk)
1/3 cup sweet relish (can add in more to taste)
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
5 -6 hard-boiled egg yolks, mashed well
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
seasoned salt and black pepper (can use white salt, seasoned is better)

Steps:

  • Mash the egg yolks to a fine powder (or as close to a fine powder as you can, save the whites to add in the pasta salad).
  • In a bowl, whisk together the dry dressing mix with mayo, salad dressing and milk until very smooth.
  • Mix in the sweet relish, mustard, garlic powder and seasoned salt.
  • Adjust the relish and mustard adding in more to to taste if desired.
  • Add in the mashed egg yolk and whisk vigorously to combine (there might still be small pieces of yolk, not too worry!).
  • Season with black pepper to taste.
  • Pour over cooked pasta or cubed potatoes and chill for a couple of hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.7, Fat 46, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 295.6, Sodium 1108.7, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 11.3, Protein 5.6

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING I



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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

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY GREEK FETA SALAD DRESSING



Kittencal's Creamy Greek Feta Salad Dressing image

Plan ahead the dressing needs a few hours chilling time before serving, you may want to adjust some ingredients after you make this, I would suggest to start with the stated amounts and add in more after mixing, you may use 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese in place of the feta cheese --- if you are not a lover of garlic then I suggest to pass this by! --- servings are only esitmated.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellman's mayonnaise, do not use salad dressing)
1 -2 medium garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon corn syrup (or to taste, no substitutes, sugar or honey will alter the flavor and make it too sweet)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano (can use more)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender process all ingredients together except the salt and pepper until blended and smooth.
  • Add in a little more crumbled feta cheese if you prefer a chunky-style dressing.
  • Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 or more hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 16, Sodium 328.7, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 1.7

RESTAURANT-STYLE ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING



Restaurant-Style Italian Salad Dressing image

This is an easy dressing recipe that tastes great.

Provided by Colleen

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

Time P1DT5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the bottled dressing, garlic, basil, oregano and sugar. Refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 486 mg, Sugar 4 g

Tips:

  • Fresh ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Opt for ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and fragrant herbs.
  • Homemade dressing: Making your own dressing is easy and gives you control over the ingredients and flavor. It's also a great way to use up leftover herbs and spices.
  • Chill before serving: Chilling the salad dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Toss gently: When combining the salad ingredients, toss them gently to avoid bruising the greens.
  • Use a variety of textures: Incorporate a mix of soft and crunchy textures for a more interesting salad.
  • Serve immediately: Salad is best enjoyed fresh, so serve it immediately after assembling.

Conclusion:

Kittencal's Creamy Italian Salad Dressing is a versatile and flavorful addition to any salad. It's easy to make, customizable, and a great way to use up fresh herbs and spices. Experiment with different variations of the dressing to find your perfect combination. Whether you're hosting a party or just looking for a quick and healthy meal, this salad dressing is sure to impress. So next time you're craving a delicious and refreshing salad, give Kittencal's Creamy Italian Salad Dressing a try!

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