Homemade Parmesan Dressing - Salads with Anastasia

Make your salads stand out with this simple Parmesan Dressing. This fresh and flavourful five-ingredient dressing is the perfect alternative to Caesar dressing for crunchy greens and other favourite salad fixings.

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PARMESAN DRESSING IN A WHITE BOWL WITH PARMESAN CHUCKS ON THE SIDE

Parmesan dressing brings a unique depth of flavour to your salads. The combination of the nutty, salty notes from Parmesan cheese, the acidity of vinegar, and the richness of olive oil creates a well-balanced and savory profile.

This dressing pairs exceptionally well with a variety of salads, from classic Caesar salads to mixed greens with roasted vegetables.

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You Will Need

LABELLED INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE PARMESAN DRESSING

How To Make It

Add all the dressing ingredients into a high-speed blender or small food processor then season,

Blitz until everything is well combined then taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste.

PARMESAN DRESSING INGREDIENTS IN BLENDER WITH INGREDIENTS SCATTERED AROUND — ADD INGREDIENTS TO BLENDER

BLITZED PARMESAN IN BLENDER WITH INGREDIENTS SCATTERED AROUND — ADD INGREDIENTS TO BLENDER

What Can I Use It On?

Toss it with a green salad.
Try it on an Italian inspired sandwich.
Enjoy it on your favourite pasta salad.
Spoon it on top of raw veggies.
Great with sturdy greens such as kale, chard or silverbeet.
Wonderful on top of roasted veg such as carrots or beets.
Give your pasta salad a flavour boost, it works particularly well with pasta, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.

Tips and Questions

How Much Dressing Does it Make?

This recipe makes a total of half a cup of dressing enough for one salad that serves six, the nutritional information is also calculated this way.

How Long Does It Store For?

Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Can I Use Pre-Grated Parmesan Cheese for the Dressing?

While pre-grated Parmesan is convenient, using freshly grated Parmesan will provide a more robust and authentic flavor to the dressing.

We have used this salad on our Italian Salad

Italian artichoke salad in a black rimmed white plate with a block of parmesan and mini Roma tomatoes on the side.

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Make your salads stand out with this simple Parmesan Dressing. This fresh and flavorful five-ingredient dressing is the perfect alternative to Caesar dressing for crunchy greens and other favourite salad fixings.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Course: Dressings & Vinaigrettes

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Easy

Servings: Servings

Calories: 133kcal

Author: Anastasia Papapetros

Equipment

Bullet or High Speed Blender or Small Food Processor

Ingredients

⅓ cup Parmesan Reggiano Cheese grated
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 small garlic clove minced
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard

Metric – Imperial

Instructions

Add all the dressing ingredients into a high-speed blender or small food processor, season then blitz until combined.
Taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste.

Notes

NOTE: This recipe makes a total of half a cup of dressing enough for one salad that serves six, the nutritional information is also calculated this way.

Nutrition Facts

Parmesan Dressing

Amount Per Serving

Calories 133 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 5mg2%

Sodium 96mg4%

Potassium 7mg0%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 48IU1%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 62mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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