How To Make Creamy Italian Dressing (With Fewer Calories!)

 

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Salads can be an excellent healthy alternative whether you’re on a diet or not—but the keyword there is can. Far too often these so-called “healthy” greens are topped with a dressing loaded in calories, fat, sugar, and/or carbs, that turn that once seemingly better choice into an “I should have just gotten the burger”, thought. 

Making your own healthy creamy Italian dressing recipe at home is an easier, healthier way to stick to your diet goals and actually enjoy eating your greens. Even if you’re going out to eat, this homemade creamy Italian dressing is easy to make in large batches, so you can pack a little container to-go and take it with you. 

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What’s In Creamy Italian Dressing?


Learning how to make creamy Italian dressing is super simple, because you probably have most of the ingredients in your kitchen already! From dairy-free milk to garlic powder, this homemade recipe is easy to whip up, and can be made in batches so it’s ready to go when you are! 

  • Avocado oil—You can use avocado oil or regular olive oil when learning how to make creamy Italian dressing. Both contain heart-healthy fats, and this particular creamy Italian dressing recipe contains way less than most you’ll find at the grocery store or your favorite restaurant. 
  • Super Youth collagen—What makes this creamy Italian dressing recipe unique from the rest, is that it also packs in skin-smoothing benefits! By adding Super Youth, you’re eating your greens and youth-activating collagen. Talk about a win-win!

Here is the full list of ingredients for how to make creamy Italian dressing:

  • ⅓ cup avocado or olive oil
  • ½ cup dairy-free milk
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 scoop Super Youth collagen, Unflavored

Yes really, that’s it! 

Nutrition Facts For Creamy Italian Dressing 


Restaurant and store-bought dressings are often loaded with fat, calories, and unnecessary added ingredients. Because this creamy Italian dressing recipe contains just eight ingredients, your healthy salad will actually stay a healthy salad! Imagine that! 🤣

One of the star ingredients, avocado oil (or olive oil), contains antioxidants that can help combat damaging free-radicals. Both oils are also good for your skin because they contain vitamin E and lutein. Pair that with the wrinkle-reducing benefits of collagen and you’ve got one awesome skin-healthy dressing!

The other ingredients in this creamy Italian dressing recipe contain little to no calories, and swapping regular milk for dairy-free milk helps cut down on the fat. 

You know it’s healthier when it’s homemade, and you’ll even save a little dough by doing so!

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Best Foods For Creamy Italian Dressing

 

The best news? This creamy Italian dressing recipe is perfect for even more than just salads! Pair it with your favorite veggies like carrots, broccoli, or cauliflower for dipping and you’ve turned snack time into YUM time! I personally love to cut up fresh bell peppers and dip it in this delicious dressing. Beware, this stuff is too good not to double-dip. 😂

This dressing can also be used to make pasta salad, as a marinade, or as a sauce for bruschetta. Honestly, this creamy Italian dressing is so good, you’ll want to include it in all of your cooking! 

How To Make Creamy Italian Dressing

 

If you’ve got 5 minutes, then you’ll have no problem learning how to make this creamy Italian dressing. This recipe can even last in the fridge for up to two weeks!

Simply combine all of the ingredients into a bowl or blender and voila! You’ve got a dynamic dip that pairs perfectly with salads, veggies, and more! Double the recipe to make a large batch and use it in all of your favorite recipes. Say so long to store-bought! You’re about to become a dressing-making machine! Enjoy! 

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Creamy Italian Dressing

 

Ingredients

 
  • ⅓ cup avocado or olive oil
  • ½ cup dairy-free milk
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 scoop Super Youth collagen, Unflavored
 

Directions

 
  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl or blender.
  2. Store in the fridge up to 2 weeks. Shake before serving because some ingredients will end up separating.
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