Creamy Mediterranean Herb Dressing

Rich mayo-based dressing balanced with lemon, garlic, and customizable dried herbs.

This versatile dressing is a bold, creamy blend of garlic, lemon juice, and aromatic herbs—perfect for pasta salads, grain bowls, or even as a dip for fresh veggies. With the option to use Italian seasoning or Herbes de Provence, it adapts easily to your flavor mood. The tang from white wine vinegar and lemon balances the richness of homemade mayo, creating a dressing that’s both vibrant and comforting. Quick to whisk together, it's a small-batch wonder you'll reach for again and again.

Total Yield: ~¾ cup (about 180 ml)

This amount is perfect for dressing one pasta salad recipe (serving about 2-4 people).

Ingredients:

• ½ cup homemade mayo

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 2 cloves garlic, pressed

• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

• Seasoning (choose one):

  • 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning

  • OR 1½ teaspoons Herbes de Provence 

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)

• 1½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 1½ tablespoons white wine vinegar

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayo, Dijon mustard, and pressed garlic.

2. Add the red pepper flakes, your chosen seasoning (Italian or Herbes de Provence), salt, and black pepper.

3. Stir in the lemon juice and white wine vinegar.

4. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

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