How to Make Italian Dressing

Italian dressing, easy and fast to make!

There's no reason to buy Italian dressing when it's so easy to make homemade salad dressing. An Italian dressing, whether creamy or olive oil-based, makes for an unbeatable addition to any salad. This recipe is extremely versatile, as you can use Italian dressing for salads, pasta salads or dips. Once you've mastered the technique, you can get more creative with Greek, citrus or tahini salad dressing ideas.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup White Vinegar
• 1 tsp. Vegetable Oil
• 2 tbsp. Corn Syrup
• 2 tbsp. Parmesan Cheese
• 2 tbsp. Romano Cheese
• 1/4 tsp. Garlic Salt
• 1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. Parsley Flakes
• 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice
• Blender

Instructions

1. Place your ingredients on the counter along with your blender.

2. Add the liquid ingredients first. Mix for only a second or two.

3. Add the remaining ingredients to the blender, and blend well.

4. Taste the dressing. If it is too tart, add sugar, starting with a teaspoon at a time.

5. If the dressing is to your taste, place in a tightly covered jar until ready to serve. Chill.

6. Shake well before serving. Pour over salad mix or use to make pasta salad. Refrigerate unused portions.

Tips & Warnings

• Taste test as you make the dressing.

• Don't rush when making the dressing. Take your time, and it will be a fantastic addition to your salad!

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish