Nonna's Tuscan Salad Dressing

This very light, fresh dressing works equally well on mixed greens, spinach or romaine, or just drizzled over sliced, fresh, ripe summer tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. Quick and easy to make fresh, but stores well for up to 3 months in the refrigerator. It's a family recipe brought over from the old country by my nonna (grandma.)

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 91 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the mayonnaise, vinegar, water, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, and black pepper into a blender. Blend for 2 minutes, then pour into a salad dressing container, and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Shake well before using.