Mellow Mushroom Esperanza Dressing
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!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 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
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, vegetable oil, and water until smooth and creamy.
Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk again to combine thoroughly.
Fold in the finely chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until evenly incorporated.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, or vinegar) to your preference, if necessary.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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
Calories |
1912 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 189.0 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 245 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 1907 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 139 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.
