Creamy Italian Dressing
This Creamy Italian Dressing Recipe is rich, tangy, and full of bold, herby flavor—made with real ingredients like ricotta cheese, garlic, lemon, and Parmesan. It’s the ultimate upgrade to store-bought dressing and comes together in minutes with a whisk or blender.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil high quality
- ¾ cup full-fat ricotta cheese or substitute with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1-2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons honey optional, for sweetness
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Cold water as needed to thin dressing to desired consistency
Instructions
Whisk Method
- In a bowl, whisk vinegar, lemon juice, zest, and olive oil until smooth.
- Add ricotta, garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, honey (if using), and Parmesan. Whisk until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add cold water a little at a time to thin if needed.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving. Stir before using.
Blender Method
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Thin with cold water as needed.
- Chill and shake before serving.
Notes
Storage:
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5–7 days.
- Stir or shake before using—natural separation is normal.
Nutrition
Serving: 12g | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 0.3mg
