Creamy Italian Salad Food

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed, rinse with cold water and drain well.
• In a large bowl, combine rest of ingredients and toss to coat.
• Add pasta and toss to coat.
• Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
• *** If pasta "absorbs" the dressing, you may need to add a little more dressing after chill time before serving.

CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in blender and mix on high for about 30 seconds.

QUICK ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a blender, add the olive oil, mayonnaise, Parmesan, parsley, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon juice and blend until pureed.
• For the salad: Put the romaine and iceberg greens in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Top the salad with the pepperoncini, olives, tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with Parmesan at the end.

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in the parsley, parmesan and pecorino. Season with more salt and pepper. (The dressing will keep, refrigerated, up to 1 week.)

SALAD BAR SALAD WITH CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing: Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle about 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of salt on it and mash it into a paste with a fork. Chop the parsley, chives and basil very finely and add to the garlic.
• In a bowl, combine the garlic mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan, cayenne, paprika and Worcestershire, tasting frequently and adjusting the seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving. Thin with a little milk before using if desired.
• For the salad: To assemble, layer chunks of the iceberg lettuce on a platter. In lines, lay on the grated cheese, shredded carrots and cucumber slices, and sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the top. Drizzle on the dressing and serve.

CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Divide greens and tomatoes among salad plates. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salads.

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Cut cheeses into small cubes and combine in a large bowl with pasta, broccoli, ham, cherry tomatoes, olives, and pepperoni. Mix in the dressing. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CLASSIC CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a large mason jar and shake very well until combined. Store in the fridge for a few hours before serving, or serve immediately over your favourite garden salad.
• Shake well before serving.
• If the dressing is too thick, simply add water one teaspoon at a time to thin it out to the desired consistency.

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING I

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, onion, vinegar, and sugar. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Measure the mayonnaise into a bowl.
• Stir in the oil, 2 tablespoons at a time.
• Make sure all of the oil is blended in before adding more.
• Add the onion, and vinegar.
• Stir again, until all of the vinegar is absorbed.
• Add the sugar, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Blend well.
• Store the mixture in a pint sized canning jar in the fridge. This may also be prepared by whirling everything together in a blender until it is smooth. Try it on your favorite salads, and also on baloney sandwiches, and in pita bread sandwiches. Excellent.

CREAMY ITALIAN FAT-FREE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix well and chill before using.
• Enjoy!

CREAMY ITALIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Note: Potatoes may be scrubbed and left unpeeled, if desired.
• Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until just tender.
• While potatoes cook, combine remaining ingredients, except last two.
• Drain potatoes.
• While potatoes are still hot, stir in cheese mixture.
• Cover, chill.
• Just before serving, stir in parsley and oregano.

LOW FAT CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, process all ingredients except sour cream until completely mixed.
• Add sour cream and process just until mixed.

CREAMY ITALIAN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine fusilli, pepper, onion, carrots and celery in a large bowl.
• Mix together sugar, salt, pepper, French dressing, Golden Italian dressing and Miracle whip.
• Pour over pasta mix, and combine well.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Put chopped cherries on top just before serving.

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING II

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, oil, water, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, sugar and garlic until evenly combined. Chill before serving.