Why is it called Italian dressing?

Italian dressing gets its name from the seasoning used to make it.

What is Italian dressing called in Italy?

While the name indicated an Italian heritage, Italian Dressing is not typically eaten in Italy. Instead, Italians usually dress their salads with olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, or balsamic vinegar.

Is Italian dressing healthy?

Normally, Italian dressing doesn't contain nutritious ingredients, however, this recipe is tailored to give you the best flavors from healthy ingredients so you can have Italian dressing, in moderation, without the guilt! This is one of those low-calorie salad dressing recipes, with only 59 calories per serving. With Greek yogurt providing extra protein too, it's a great healthier option.

Light Creamy Italian Dressing - Healthy Seasonal Recipes

Name: Light Creamy Italian Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 small clove garlic, peeled; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 cup fat free Greek Yogurt; 3 tablespoons fat-free buttermilk; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon agave or white sugar; 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried herb blend; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed

Description

Light recipe for creamy Italian dressing with fat-free Greek yogurt, buttermilk, and only 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Only 59 calories per serving!

Ingredients

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1 small clove garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 cup fat free Greek Yogurt
3 tablespoons fat-free buttermilk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon agave or white sugar
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried herb blend
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed

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Instructions

Mince garlic, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt, and mash with the side of a chef’s knife until it forms a smooth paste.
Scrape garlic and salt mixture into a medium bowl. Add the remaining ½ teaspoon salt, yogurt, buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, agave or sugar, Italian seasoning, pepper, and dill and whisk until completely smooth.
Use immediately or store in a jar in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

Notes

Feel free to use fresh herbs instead of dried herbs. The dried herbs give this a classic taste, but I love the fresh taste of chopped chives, dill, and parsley in this too. Use roughly double fresh herbs for dry.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salads
Method: Mixed
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 59
Sugar: 2.6 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 3.6 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 3 g