Mellow Mushroom Esperanza Dressing

Nutriscore Rating: 29/100

Elevate your salads, sandwiches, and snacks with the zesty charm of Mellow Mushroom Esperanza Dressing! This creamy and flavorful recipe combines rich mayonnaise with a tangy splash of red wine vinegar, a hint of vegetable oil, and a medley of bold seasonings like Italian herbs, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese add the perfect savory notes, making this dressing a versatile and irresistible addition to your kitchen. Whipped up in just 10 minutes and ready to enhance everything from crisp greens to artisan bread, this homemade Esperanza dressing proves that dressing from scratch can be both easy and exceptional. Refrigerate to let the flavors shine and enjoy its fresh, vibrant taste any day of the week!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 10 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, vegetable oil, and water until smooth and creamy.

2. Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk again to combine thoroughly.

3. Fold in the finely chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until evenly incorporated.

4. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, or vinegar) to your preference, if necessary.

5. Transfer the dressing to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

6. Serve chilled over fresh greens, as a sandwich spread, or as a dip for veggies or breadsticks. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (25.9g)

Calories		153
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		16.4 g	21%
	Saturated Fat	2.7 g	13%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.7 g
Cholesterol		8 mg	3%
Sodium		227 mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate		0.7 g	0%
	Dietary Fiber	0.2 g	1%
	Total Sugars	0.1 g
Protein		0.6 g	1%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		16 mg	1%
Iron		0.2 mg	1%
Potassium		18 mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1773 cal (96.7%%)

Protein: 27 cal (1.5%%)

Carbs: 32 cal (1.8%%)