Creamy Italian Dressing (Cook's Country)

Submitted by gailanng

"As usual with Cook's Country recipes, it's all in the method."

 

• Ready In: 11mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 shallot, minced (use small or it will overpower)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Whisk vinegar, Parmesan, shallot, garlic, oregano and pepper flakes in small bowl. Microwave until cheese is melted (vinegar will look cloudy) and mixture is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Let cool.
2. Process mayo, sour cream, basil, and vinegar mixture in food processor until smooth. With motor running, slowly add oil until incorporated, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Serve. (Dressing can be refrigerated in airtight container for 4 days.).
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Reviews

[adopt a greyhound]

Great dressing to go on our salad. Very easy and turned out nice and thick. Was out of sour cream so used yogurt and a squeeze of lemon.