Best 20 Italian Salad Dressing Recipes

ITALIAN DRESSING PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain well. In two large bowls, combine the California vegetables, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, cheeses and pasta. , In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Stir in olives. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Toss before serving. Serve with Romano cheese if desired.

COPYCAT ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and add red bell pepper.
• Roast red bell pepper under the broiler until slightly blackened, about 12 minutes. Transfer bell pepper to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap for about 10 minutes. Carefully remove plastic wrap and peel skin from bell pepper.
• Blend roasted red pepper, oil, water, vinegar, sugar, basil, lemon juice, minced onion, and salt in a blender until smooth.

ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bottle.
• Shake to blend.
• Allow flavors to blend about an hour or so, Will even be more flavorful the following day. Be sure to refrigerate any leftovers.
• Makes about 1 cup.

ITALIAN HERB SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving. Shake dressing again just before serving.

BASIC ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in small bowl and whisk to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CHOICE OF RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE OR CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• For the raspberry vinaigrette:
• Add the vinegar to a blender, replace the lid, turn it on, and through the feed opening, add, 1 at a time, the shallot, black pepper, salt, mustard, and thyme. Then leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow thin stream.
• Wash and dry the blender to have it ready to prepare the other dressing.
• For the creamy Italian dressing:
• Add the vinegar to a blender, replace the lid, turn it on, and through the feed opening, add, 1 at a time, the garlic, black pepper, salt, red pepper, and Parmesan. Then leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow thin stream.
• For the salad, toss the lettuce, red onion, sweet onion, tomatoes, Parmesan, and parsley together in a large bowl. Top with croutons, and serve the dressings on the side.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Trim fennel (reserving fronds) and remove tough outer layer. Thinly slice fennel crosswise and cauliflower lengthwise (1/8 inch). Slice asparagus on a diagonal (1/8 inch). Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
• Purée yolks, garlic, anchovies, mustard, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a blender. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until dressing is thick and emulsified.
• Toss vegetables with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt. Sprinkle with fennel fronds.
• What to drink:
• Fontaleoni Vernaccia di San Gimignano '07

CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in blender and mix on high for about 30 seconds.

CORN SALAD WITH CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, water, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, Italian seasoning, and a pinch cayenne pepper together in a bowl until dressing is thick and creamy. Cover dressing with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours or overnight.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir corn in hot oil until light golden brown and toasted, about 15 minutes.
• Mix corn and red pepper together in a bowl. Pour enough dressing over corn mixture to coat completely. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Stir basil and a pinch cayenne pepper into corn mixture; toss.

HOMEMADE ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a jar with a lid; cover and shake to mix thoroughly.
• Let stand at least 2 hours to blend seasonings.
• Shake well before using.
• Wonderful on Italian lettuce salad.

LOW FAT CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, process all ingredients except sour cream until completely mixed.
• Add sour cream and process just until mixed.

SPAGHETTI SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place pasta in a bowl; add tomato, mushrooms, olives, onion and garlic. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

LITE ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, corn oil, salt, sugar, pepper, and oregano in a bowl.

ANTHONY'S HOUSE SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, pepper, and salt until well blended; fold in cheese.
• Break the leaves off of both heads of lettuce, tear them by hand; wash and drain.
• In a large wooden bowl, toss lettuce with shredded carrots and cabbage.
• Garnish with croutons and top with dressing to taste.

FRENCH-ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING MIX

Steps:

• Mix all the dry ingredients together.
• Keep in airtight package until ready to use (The dressing is intended so that you can make several "packets" to keep on hand. The "packet" refers to one recipe of the seasoning mix)
• Can be stored for up to 6 months.
• When salad dressing is needed, combine 1 packet of mix with oil, viegar and ketchup in a blender at high speed for about 7 seconds.
• Pour into a 2-cup container with tight fitting lid and allow to stand at room temperature for about 5 hours.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
• Pour over salad and enjoy.

SALAD BAR SALAD WITH CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing: Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle about 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of salt on it and mash it into a paste with a fork. Chop the parsley, chives and basil very finely and add to the garlic.
• In a bowl, combine the garlic mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan, cayenne, paprika and Worcestershire, tasting frequently and adjusting the seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving. Thin with a little milk before using if desired.
• For the salad: To assemble, layer chunks of the iceberg lettuce on a platter. In lines, lay on the grated cheese, shredded carrots and cucumber slices, and sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the top. Drizzle on the dressing and serve.

ITALIAN BALSAMIC SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a small bowl or blender.
• Blend well using a blender or hand blender.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate.

ITALIAN RESTAURANT-STYLE SALAD DRESSING II

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, oil, corn syrup, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

QUICK ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

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

SWEET ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Dissolve honey in vinegar
• Dissolve kosher salt in honey/vinegar mix
• Stir in garlic powder and Italian herbs
• Add oil and shake