Name: Creamy Italian Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup mayo ((we use light)); ¼ cup plain greek yogurt; 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves ((finely minced)); 1 tsp oregano; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp pepper; 1 pinch red pepper flakes ((or more if you prefer))

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This Creamy Italian Dressing with Greek Yogurt is tangy, garlicky, and ready in about 5 minutes. A combination of mayonnaise and plain Greek yogurt gives it a creamy texture, while red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, and a pinch of red pepper flakes bring the Italian-inspired flavor.

We originally made this dressing for our chopped antipasto salad, but it quickly earned a permanent spot in the refrigerator. Use it as a salad dressing, spread it on an Italian sub, or serve it as a dip for fresh vegetables. One easy homemade dressing, several excuses to make another batch.

a hand dipping a cucumber in a bowl of creamy Italian dressing

Serves: enough for 2 dinner salads or 4 side salads
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

mayonaise
plain greek yogurt
red wine vinegar
finely minced garlic
oregano
salt
pepper
red pepper flakes

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl with a whisk and store, covered, in refrigerator until ready to eat.

How to Store Homemade Dressing

Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Give it a good stir before serving, especially if it has been sitting for a while.

Because this homemade dressing contains Greek yogurt and mayonnaise, keep it refrigerated and don’t leave it sitting at room temperature for extended periods.

Simply Made Tips:

Use plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt—not flavored or vanilla. That would be a very different salad experience.
Fresh garlic has the strongest flavor, so adjust the amount to your taste.
Let the dressing chill before serving when possible to give the flavors time to come together.
If you prefer less heat, reduce or leave out the red pepper flakes.

More Homemade Dressings/Dips:

Creamy Italian Dressing

This Creamy Italian Dressing with Greek Yogurt is tangy, garlicky, and ready in just 5 minutes. Made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano, it's perfect for salads, sandwiches, and dipping vegetables.

Beth

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Ingredients

¼ cup mayo (we use light)
¼ cup plain greek yogurt
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
1 tsp oregano
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes (or more if you prefer)

Instructions

Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl with a whisk and store, covered, in refrigerator until ready to eat.

Notes

- Spread on your favorite Italian sub sandwich for a tangy twist
- Use it as a dip with fresh veggies
- Nutritional values are for 2 dinner size servings