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Salads made at home with the freshest seasonal produce and a homemade creamy Italian dressing are the best. Despite coming together in just a few minutes, this weeknight-friendly Italian salad dressing recipe has a bounty of complex flavors\u2014bold herbs, bright lemon and nutty Parmesan cheese\u2014that harmonize to produce a versatile accompaniment to various dishes.<\/p>\n
Our creamy Italian dressing recipe is great for tossing with your favorite salads<\/a> but thick enough to slather on Italian sandwiches<\/a>. The mayonnaise makes this dressing an excellent marinade for grilled meats and vegetables. Or, use the dressing as a dip or sauce after the meat is char-grilled to perfection. The low effort required to produce a batch of this versatile, creamy Italian salad dressing will inspire you to ditch the store-bought stuff for good.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, whisk the mayo, olive oil and red wine vinegar. Add the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, herbs, and salt and pepper. Mix everything until the dressing is well blended.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Instead of a small bowl, add all the ingredients to a jar, close it with a tight-fitting lid, and shake it well until smooth and combined.<\/p>\n This homemade creamy Italian dressing recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Since the components separate once chilled, bring the dressing to room temperature when ready to use it and shake it well to re-combine the ingredients.<\/p>\n Knowing how long condiments last<\/a> depends on whether they’re homemade or store-bought, what ingredients were used, the expiration dates and more. Like most homemade dressings, this creamy Italian salad dressing will last up to one week in the fridge.<\/p>\n Because the recipe contains mayo\u2014an oil-based emulsion that can break apart when frozen\u2014we don’t recommend freezing your creamy Italian dressing recipe. Thankfully, it’s easy to whip up a fresh batch, so you don’t have to freeze it!<\/p>\n The beauty of this dressing is its simplicity. A blender or food processor isn’t necessary, but you can use either to ensure this homemade creamy Italian dressing is super emulsified.<\/p>\n While tongs are helpful, tossing a salad with your (clean) hands is one of the easiest ways to ensure every bite is evenly dressed. Be sure to gently toss your salad until all the greens are evenly coated and uniformly glossy.<\/p>\n The sky’s the limit when it comes to enjoying this versatile dressing. It’s a flavorful addition to any salad, from caprese<\/a> to pasta salad<\/a>. Or, use it as a punchy dip recipe<\/a> for carrots, celery and other fresh veggies. You can also use it as a marinade for shrimp or chicken. 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