Insane Good Creamy Italian Salad Dressing will become your new favorite go to for salads, marinades, and especially pasta salad!
Let’s be honest. Store-bought salad dressings can be a total letdown. They’re often packed with preservatives, sugar, and questionable ingredients you can’t pronounce. That’s why I’m so excited to share my Insane Good Creamy Italian Salad Dressing with you—it’s homemade, bursting with flavor, so much healthier, and absolutely addictive in the best way.
This dressing is a staple in our home. Once you taste it, you’ll see why. It’s bold, zesty, creamy, and just the right amount of tangy. Whether you’re dressing a crisp green salad, drizzling it over grilled chicken, or using it as a veggie dip, this dressing is pure magic.
Why This Dressing Is So “Insane Good”
The name might sound a bit dramatic, but I promise, it lives up to the hype. It’s the kind of dressing that makes you want to lick the spoon—or the salad bowl. The secret? It’s all about balance. Creamy without being heavy, tangy without being sharp, and seasoned with a blend of herbs that scream “Italian countryside.”
If you’ve tried creamy Italian dressings before and found them too thick, too bland, or too sweet, or vinegary this one will blow those expectations out of the water. It has a fresh, homemade taste that’s hard to beat, and the texture is perfectly pourable—coating each bite just enough without drowning your greens.
The Ingredients That Make It Shine
Here’s a quick look at what goes into this insane good dressing:
- Olive oil and farm fresh eggs– These form the creamy base and give the dressing its luxurious texture.
- Multiple vinegars – Adds just the right amount of tang.
- Garlic – For depth and savory goodness.
- Italian seasoning – A classic mix of herbs like oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary.
- Parmesan cheese – Adds a salty punch that takes this dressing to the next level.
- A dash of sweet –To round out the flavor and give it a touch of sweetness and complexity.
- Salt and pepper – Of course!
- Pectin or xanthan gum- for the creaminess without dairy! Hint, use xanthan gum if you are making pasta salad with this- it will help the dressing coat instead of disappearing
Every ingredient plays its part to create that addictive, can’t-get-enough flavor.
How to Use It
This dressing isn’t just for salads—though it’s phenomenal on a big bowl of mixed greens with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and croutons. Here are a few more ways we love to use it:
- Dip for fresh veggies – Kids and adults alike devour raw veggies when this dressing is nearby.
- Sauce for grilled meats – Especially good with chicken, pork, or steak. It adds creaminess and a punch of flavor.
- Pasta salad dressing – Use it to toss cold pasta with veggies, olives, and chunks of cheese for a delicious Italian-style pasta salad.
- Sandwich spread – Try it on a turkey or roast beef sandwich instead of mayo—you won’t regret it.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips
The beauty of homemade dressing is that you can whip it up in just minutes, and it keeps well in the fridge for up to a week or more. In fact, the flavors deepen and meld as it sits, so it actually tastes even better the next day. Just store it in a mason jar or airtight container and give it a good shake before serving.
About the raw eggs
You don’t have to use raw eggs if you cannot find farm-fresh, trusted eggs; you can coddle them! If you cannot find farm-fresh, I suggest you coddle them for safety.
Final Thoughts
Once you make this Insane Good Creamy Italian Salad Dressing, I guarantee it will earn a permanent spot in your fridge. It’s one of those simple, delicious recipes that makes everyday meals feel a little more special. And when something this tasty is so easy to make at home, there’s really no reason to go back to the bottled stuff.
Try it once, and you’ll be hooked—just like we are.
Addictive Homemade Italian Dressing!
Ingredients
- 1 cup vinegar white wine is best
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup light olive oil
- ½ cup honey or agave nectar
- 2 farm fresh coddled eggs You could use 2 T Chia seeds
- 1 lemon (juice of)
- 2 teaspoons raw, apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 2½ teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum OR 1 teaspoon Pomona's pectin
- If zesty Italian is desired add 1 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup Fresh basil if you have it
Instructions
- Blend in blender until smooth. Enjoy!
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