Creamy Garlic Dressing
Elevate your salads and snacks with this creamy garlic dressing—a luscious blend of mayonnaise and sour cream bursting with bold garlic and bright citrus flavors. Crafted in just 15 minutes, this recipe combines the tangy zest of fresh lemon juice, white vinegar, and Dijon mustard with a hint of honey for balanced sweetness, while freshly chopped chives and parsley provide vibrant herbal notes. Perfectly seasoned with salt and black pepper, this versatile dressing is ideal for salads, veggie dips, or sandwich spreads. Refrigerate to let the flavors mingle beautifully, and enjoy a gourmet touch for everyday meals! Keywords: creamy garlic dressing recipe, homemade salad dressing, easy garlic dip, tangy salad dressing, fresh herb dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 3 cloves Fresh garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
Peel the fresh garlic cloves and finely mince them or press them through a garlic press to ensure they are as fine as possible.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream to create the creamy base of the dressing.
Add the minced garlic into the bowl.
Pour in the lemon juice and white vinegar, then whisk the mixture well to ensure the liquids are evenly distributed.
Stir in the Dijon mustard and honey, mixing until fully incorporated.
Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper, adjusting these to taste if needed.
Fold in the finely chopped chives and parsley, which will add fresh herbal notes and color to your dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the dressing one last stir and adjust any seasonings if necessary.
Use this creamy garlic dressing to dress salads, as a dip for vegetables, or as a spread for sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.7 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 1933 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 192 mg | 4% | |
*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.
