Description
Skip the bottled dressings — this homemade Creamy Italian Dressing is fresh, simple, and packed with flavor. It’s smooth and tangy with classic Italian herbs and just the right amount of garlic kick. Perfect for salads, pasta salads, wraps, or as a veggie dip. Best part: you can make it in one bowl with everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
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½ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup buttermilk
(or ¼ cup milk + ¾ tsp lemon juice or vinegar) -
2 tbsp white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp sugar or honey
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp dried oregano
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¼ tsp dried basil
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Optional: 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Whisk base
In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, and Dijon mustard until smooth. -
Add seasonings
Stir in sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and basil. -
Season
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in Parmesan if using. -
Chill
Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before using to let flavors blend. -
Shake or stir before serving.
Store in a sealed jar in the fridge up to 1 week.
Notes
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Too thick? Whisk in a little milk or water, 1 teaspoon at a time.
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Too tangy? Add a small pinch more sugar or a bit more mayo.
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Want extra punch? Add a small clove of very finely minced garlic (use same day for best taste).
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Great as a marinade for chicken or a spread for sandwiches.