I didn’t really know what to expect when I made this copycat of Carrabba’s creamy Parmesan salad dressing. The recipe ingredients looked like they were right up my alley. But, sadly, I’d never been to the restaurant to try the real thing. Well, I made the dressing, and I have to say that if this is anywhere near what you get at Carrabba’s, I’ve been missing out. Perfectly creamy, with plenty of nutty salty Parmesan, this dressing was perfect on a big dinner salad. It was difficult for me to exercise self-control! I am a bit of a salad dressing-aholic. I have to keep an eye on myself!
Give It A Rest
Make sure you let the dressing ‘get happy’ in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. Give it one good last whisk or shake before serving. I wouldn’t change a thing about this copycat Carrabba’s creamy Parmesan salad dressing except to double it.
Check out my new site, Dress My Salad, for more great salad dressing ideas!
I find myself using these little sauce dipping cups more and more for salad dressings. They help me with portion control. Well, usually they do. They’re also the perfect size for dipping wings, nuggets, tenders and even vegetables. And they’re easy to clean, too!
Also try my herby Ranch dressing and my copycat Houston Buttermilk Garlic dressing.
Copycat Carrabba’s Creamy Parmesan Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon tarragon fresh, minced, or a few good pinches of dried
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a bowl. Whisk well to combine.
- Refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
