Creamy Italian Pasta Salad Dressing (Seriously the BEST Recipe)

Look no further for best creamy Italian pasta salad dressing recipe. Use it for pasta salad, salads with veggies and chicken, and so much more. It’s creamy, tangy, slightly sweet, and addictingly delicious!

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Equipment

• Mixing Bowl
• Mason Jar
• Pour Spout Lid for Wide Mouth Mason Jars

Creamy Italian Pasta Salad Dressing

Recipe by My Witchy KitchenCourse: Sauces, DressingsDifficulty: Very Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Serving Size

1/4

cup

This salad dressing is inspired by Olive Garden’s Signature Italian Dressing but with a creamy and slightly tangy twist. Use it anywhere you would use an Italian style dressing.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

• 2 tsp Dijon Mustard

• 2 tsp Hot Sauce

• 1/3 cup Lemon Juice (fresh)

• 2 tbsp Maple Syrup

• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)

• Pinch of Salt

• Pinch of Black Pepper

Directions

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl or put them all in a bottle or jar and shake well.
• Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge to let the flavors merry.
• This dressing will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

• Use any hot sauce you’d like. It does not make the dressing spicy; it just adds extra flavor so opt for a flavorful hot sauce you already know you love.
• For a thicker dressing, add more mayonnaise and/or grated parmesan. You could also omit the lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.
• This dressing is delicious when used immediately. Letting the flavors merry for 30 minutes or more makes it even better.
• For best storing results, store your dressing in glass. I prefer using a glass mason jar and a lid with a built in pour spout.

What will you have your dressing on?

We love this dressing on salads but also on so much more! Dip warm breaded chicken in it, use it for dipping fresh veggies, or use it as a marinade for shrimp or chicken dishes. There are so many possibilities for this creamy Italian inspired dressing.

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These nutrition facts are an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe. Actual nutrients may vary based on ingredients used.