Creamy Italian Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon dry mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
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In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, and spices.
- Let stand for 10 minutes. This will bring out the full flavor of the garlic.
- Add mayonnaise to bowl. Whisk vigorously until well-incorporated.
- Slowly drizzle olive oil into the bowl; whisking as you pour. Take your time with this step, spending up to a minute incorporating the olive oil. This method will allow the ingredients to mesh together and make a smooth, well-incorporated salad dressing.
Comments
This is enough dressing for one head of lettuce. I use olive oil but you could substitute your favorite vegetable based oil, like safflower oil. Croutons are a really nice compliment to this dressing.