This Roasted Garlic Parmesan Dressing is so creamy and ridiculously flavorful. Mayo, greek yogurt and parmesan cheese is combined with smashed roasted garlic and lots of freshly ground black pepper for an incredibly addictive salad dressing. Yields 7 (3-tablespoon) servings.

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Dressing

Who doesn’t love a creamy parmesan dressing?

Years ago Pat and I were out to dinner with our really good friends. To start, I ordered the Martha’s Vineyard salad and Pat got the wedge. Instantly I had buyers remorse when his salad arrived to our table. It was large wedge salad covered with the most glorious creamy, garlicky parmesan dressing. He then proceeded to blanket the entire thing in black pepper (he does that with just about everything). Pat let me take a bit before the pepper storm and it truly was love after first bite.

I never did ask our waitress for how they made their salad dressing, so I just decided to try and create it on my own.

ingredients for Roasted Garlic Parmesan Dressing

To Make This Roasted Garlic Parmesan Dressing You Will Need:

  • garlic – For this recipe, I roast individual cloves with the skin on.
  • olive oil – Adds flavor and aids in softening and caramelizing the garlic.
  • kosher salt – Enhances flavor and also helps to softeni while roasting.
  • freshly ground black pepper – This will add some subtle bite and flavor.
  • mayonnaise – Lends flavor and creaminess.
  • plain greek yogurt – Adds some tang and creaminess.
  • parmesan cheese – Try to use freshly grated for best flavor.
  • lemon juice – Adds brightness and subtle flavor.
  • milk or water – For thinning the dressing to desired consistency.

garlic cloves, oil, salt and pepper

Roast The Garlic:

Preheat your oven to 400℉ or 200℃.

Place 6 to 8 medium cloves of garlic on a sheet of foil. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and some freshly ground black pepper.

fold and crimp foil to form a pouch

Fold and crimp foil to form a pouch. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes.

roasted garlic cloves

Once roasted, and safe to handle, remove the skin. Using a fork, mash the roasted garlic cloves on a plate or cutting board.

add dressing ingredients to a bowl

Make The Dressing:

To a bowl, measure and add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, 1/3 cup (freshly grated) parmesan cheese, the smashed garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, lots of freshly ground black pepper and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Stir to combine

Stir well and combine.

add milk or water to thin

Thin the dressing out with either milk or water to desired consistency. I usually use 4 to 6 tablespoons of milk.

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Dressing

How To Store Parmesan Dressing:

Transfer to a jar or container with a tight fitting lid and refrigerate.

How Long Will Homemade Parmesan Dressing Last?

If stored properly, this dressing should last up to 1 week.

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Roasted Garlic Parmesan Dressing

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Dressing
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Yield: 7 servings

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Dressing

This Roasted Garlic Parmesan Dressing is so creamy and ridiculously flavorful. Mayo, greek yogurt and parmesan cheese is combined with smashed roasted garlic and lots of freshly ground black pepper for an incredibly addictive salad dressing. Yields 7 (3-tablespoon) servings.
Prep Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

FOR THE ROASTED GARLIC:

  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, or avocado oil
  • pinch kosher salt
  • pinch freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE DRESSING:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more or less to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • milk or water, for thinning out, as needed for desired consistency

Instructions 

ROAST THE GARLIC:

  • Preheat your oven to 400℉ or 200℃.
  • Place 6 to 8 cloves of garlic on a sheet of foil. Drizzle with a little oil and season with a pinch of salt and some freshly ground black pepper. Fold and crimp foil to form a pouch. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Once roasted, and safe to handle, remove the skin. Using a fork, mash the roasted garlic cloves on a plate or cutting board.

MAKE THE DRESSING:

  • To a bowl, measure and add mayonnaise, greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, the smashed garlic, kosher salt, lots of freshly ground black pepper and lemon juice. Stir well and combine.
  • Thin the dressing out with either milk or water to desired consistency. I usually use 4 to 6 tablespoons of milk.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.
Serving: 3tablespoons, Calories: 75kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 383mg, Potassium: 51mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 67IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 84mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Author: Laurie McNamara
Course: Homemade Ingredients & Condiments
Cuisine: American