I needed creamy Italian dressing for a recipe I was making. I searched all over my local grocery store and couldn’t find any. I ran across this simple yet tasty version that goes great on sandwiches or salads. Yep, I said ‘sandwiches’. One of my favorite sandwiches uses a variation of this dressing instead of mayonnaise. For some reason the thought of that had never occurred to me. I wish it had because this really changes any sandwich… for the better.
Give It A Rest
This creamy Italian dressing really needs to sit overnight in the fridge to “get happy”. The spices need to have time to flavor it. Make sure that you give it a really good shake or two before serving.
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Creamy Italian Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ small onion rough chopped (see instructions)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the mayo, onion, and vinegar in a blender and blend until smooth. Season with remaining ingredients.
- Note: Onions obviously vary in size. Start with a little of the onion and taste as you go. You might use more or less than a half of the onion. You may also have to adjust the spices, to taste. It all depends on how strong and big the onion is that you are using.
- Place in a covered container.
- Let rest in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
