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Grilled chicken with creamy garlic dressing, roasted vegetables with dip, and salad with dressing.

Creamy Garlic Salad Dressing: The Ultimate Guide to Making a Perfectly Delicious Dressing for Every Salad

A creamy, rich, and savory garlic salad dressing that’s perfect for enhancing salads, sandwiches, grilled meats, and more. Made with simple ingredients like mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, this dressing can be customized to suit various tastes, whether you want a healthier, lighter version or a richer, creamier one.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup of dressing 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Salt, to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • Optional: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.

  2. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and fully incorporated.

  3. Taste the dressing and add salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard if desired.

  4. For added freshness and flavor, stir in chopped fresh parsley.

  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  6. Stir again before serving. Serve on salads, as a dip, or as a marinade for meats and vegetables.

Notes

  • To make a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or avocado.

  • For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.

  • This dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

  • For a vegan or dairy-free version, replace the mayo with a plant-based alternative like cashew cream or vegan mayo.

  • Author: Alexander Jai
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dressing / Dip
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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