Creamy Italian Dressing

By Valarie

Ingredients

• 1 to 2 cloves garlic
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives
• 3 fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup (real) mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup buttermilk (use more to thin the dressing as needed)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
• Cayenne pepper, as needed
• Paprika, as needed
• Worcestershire sauce, as needed

Preparation

Step 1

For the dressing: Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle about 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of salt on it and mash it into a paste with a fork. Chop the parsley, chives and basil very finely and add to the garlic.

In a bowl, combine the garlic mixture, mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, Parmesan, cayenne, paprika and Worcestershire, tasting frequently and adjusting the seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving. Thin with a little milk or buttermilk before using if desired.