Elevate your salads, dips, and roasted vegetables with this rich and flavorful Parmesan Creamy Dressing. Made with a luscious blend of mayonnaise and sour cream, this recipe is enhanced by the nutty depth of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, a hint of zesty lemon juice, and the warm, tangy kick of Dijon mustard. A touch of honey beautifully balances the savory notes, while minced garlic and a drizzle of olive oil round out this luxurious dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing achieves perfection after a quick chill in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld. Whether you're tossing it with greens, using it as a dip, or drizzling it over warm veggies, this creamy Parmesan dressing is sure to become a household favorite.
Finely grate the Parmesan cheese and mince the garlic clove.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and honey to the bowl. Stir to combine thoroughly.
Season with salt and black pepper, and mix again to ensure even distribution of flavors.
Taste the dressing and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled over a salad, use as a dip, or drizzle over roasted vegetables.
Calories |
2251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 224.7 g | 288% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.3 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 1333 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 54 mg | 1% | |
*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.