Best 9 Homemade Garlic Dressing Recipes

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Garlic dressing is a versatile condiment that can be used to enhance the flavor of salads, sandwiches, wraps, and even grilled meats. It is typically made with a base of oil, vinegar, and garlic, but there are many variations that incorporate additional ingredients such as herbs, spices, and sweeteners. In this article, we will provide recipes for four different garlic dressings, each with its own unique flavor profile.

The first recipe is for a classic garlic vinaigrette, which is a simple and flavorful dressing made with olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. The second recipe is for a creamy garlic dressing, which is made with mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, and herbs. The third recipe is for a roasted garlic dressing, which has a rich and smoky flavor thanks to the roasted garlic. The fourth recipe is for a honey garlic dressing, which is a sweet and tangy dressing made with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil. No matter what your taste preferences are, you are sure to find a garlic dressing recipe in this article that you will love.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY GARLIC SALAD DRESSING



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Most commercial garlic dressings don't have enough garlic taste for me, but this one always hits the spot. The thick and creamy dressing will jazz up any salad. -Michele Odstrcilek of Lemont, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/3 cup fat-free milk
2 teaspoons sugar
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk and sugar. Stir in the onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HERB AND GARLIC DRESSING



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I found this years ago in a recipe book made by a local church auxiliary. I make it and use it as a dressing for pasta salad or tomato and cucumber Greek salad. I usually mix a day ahead and the flavors taste 100 times better!

Provided by Ellaellaola

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk vegetable oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, parsley, garlic, basil, celery seed, marjoram, and black pepper together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 291.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

QUICK CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING



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Garlic lovers will savor this creamy dressing from Myra Innes of Auburn, Kansas. Just blend ingredients until smooth and serve over salad. "This delicious dressing is a little different than any others I've tried," remarks Myra.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine all ingredients. Cover and process until smooth. Serve over a tossed salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING



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Make and share this Creamy Garlic Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons minced onions
3 finely minced garlic cloves (or more if you dare!)
2 -4 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing)
1 1/2 cups sour cream
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, onion and garlic; simmer until onion is tender (about 5 minutes).
  • Add in sugar and simmer until dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
  • Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate dressing for 2 hours or more.
  • Delicious!

ROASTED GARLIC DRESSING



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This is a very versatile dressing that you can use on salads or on steamed veggies (asparagus and broccoli are good with this). Roasting the garlic makes it mellow and sweet. Adapted from a Moosewood recipe.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 25m

Yield 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 -12 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1 cup olive oil (not extra virgin)
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In an unoiled, small heavy skillet, roast the unpeeled garlic cloves on medium heat, turning them occasionally; cook the garlic for about 10-15 minutes, until it's soft and covered with dark spots.
  • Test for doneness by pressing a clove with a spoon- if you see small bubbles of juice bursting through the skin, remove them from the skillet.
  • When cool enough to handle, peel the cloves.
  • In a blender or food processor, puree the garlic with the oil, vinegar, water, salt, pepper and mustard until smooth.
  • covered and refrigerated, this dressing will keep for several weeks.

HOMESTYLE GARLIC RANCH DRESSING



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Ranch dressing connoisseurs will love this recipe! It is a staple in our household and we make a fresh batch every week.

Provided by gbrlbll

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
1 small onion, diced
½ cup vegetable oil
2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
5 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pinches kosher salt

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk, onion, vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream, parsley, garlic powder, pepper, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is creamy, about 30 seconds. Store dressing in a 1-quart jar in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 62.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

GARLIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING



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This is the salad dressing I was raised on. It's super simple to make, and delicious--especially for garlic lovers! I've never really measured the ingredients, so it's best to use the list below as a basic guide and adjust ingredients to suit your particular preferences.

Provided by Chunkeebeef

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 2m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar (any kind you prefer, balsamic, rice, malt...the milder the vinegar add more to taste)
3 crushed garlic cloves
2 teaspoons sugar or 2 teaspoons golden syrup
1/2 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a jar with cap, shake well until all sugar or syrup has blended in with everything.
  • Leave to cool in fridge for an hour or so before serving.

CREAMY GARLIC ITALIAN DRESSING



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This is the best dressing I've ever tasted. It is the only one I use now. It is absolutely delicious!

Provided by Missi

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Italian Dressing

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ¾ cups corn oil
1 ⅛ cups white vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ cup white sugar
1 (16 ounce) bottle creamy Italian-style salad dressing
1 egg

Steps:

  • In a 1 quart container combine the corn oil, garlic and sugar. Shake well. Add vinegar and shake well again.
  • Fill the container the rest of the way with Italian dressing, leaving just enough room to add one egg. Add the egg, and blend with a blender or hand-held blender for about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

GARLIC MAPLE DRESSING



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Here's my go-to dressing for pretty much any salad (or veggie!) under the sun. It stores beautifully, so make it ahead-or leave the shaking to the kids while you finish up last-minute dinner details. They'll do you proud. -Emily Tyra, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
Juice of 1 medium lemon
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • To make a smooth and creamy dressing, use a blender or food processor.
  • For a more zesty dressing, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white wine vinegar.
  • If you don't have mayonnaise, you can substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika for a little kick.
  • If you're using fresh garlic, mince it finely or press it through a garlic press.
  • For a milder flavor, use roasted garlic instead of raw garlic.
  • Serve the dressing immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Garlic dressing is a versatile condiment that can be used on salads, sandwiches, wraps, and even as a marinade. It's easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients, and it's a delicious way to add flavor to your favorite dishes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to dress up your food, give this homemade garlic dressing a try.

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