Chef Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this creamy, tangy Chef Salad Dressing that brings a restaurant-quality touch to your table in just 10 minutes! Made with a luscious combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of honey for sweetness, this recipe balances perfectly with the zest of white vinegar and Dijon mustard. Subtle notes of garlic and onion powder add depth, while freshly chopped parsley (optional) adds a pop of freshness and color. Easily customizable to your preferred thickness with a splash of milk, this versatile dressing is perfect not only for drizzling over crisp chef’s salads but also as a flavorful dip for veggies. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, this homemade salad dressing will become a staple in your kitchen, storing beautifully for up to a week in the fridge.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
Add the white vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Whisk again to fully incorporate the wet ingredients.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the spices are evenly distributed.
Slowly whisk in the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
If using fresh parsley, fold it into the dressing for an extra layer of flavor and freshness.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve drizzled over a chef's salad or use as a dip for vegetables. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2061 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.3 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 2168 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 140 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
