Parmesan Salad dressing

Looking for a new salad dressing? Try this one! Parmesan Salad dressing has got to be one of my all-time favourite dressings. It’s tangy, versatile, and highly flavourful. Its savouriness can elevate a simple green salad or an easy pasta salad.

This salad dressing is easy to whip up and perfect for any occasion, especially if you are looking to add bold flavours to your salad repertoire.

In the 20th century, the World witnessed the evolution of salad dressing, which resulted in the creation of the Parmesan salad dressing. The best part about this Parmesan salad dressing is that it takes a few minutes to put together and tastes phenomenal. You will never have to buy store-bought salad dressing again.

Cheese types that will work in this Salad dressing

Parmesan cheese complements this salad dressing well. It’s hard and granular and comes from cow’s milk. It has a rich, salty, and nutty taste. However, there are other cheeses that would work in this salad dressing. You can use Pecorino Romano, as it possesses a similar granular texture, which basically means it can be grated with a micro plane cheese grater.

A vegetarian option would be Nutritional yeast, which is also dairy-free. Nutritional yeast has a cheesy flavour. Grana Padano is milder and less salty than Parmesan cheese; however, if you have it on hand and don’t have Parmesan cheese, it will also work well.

What do you need to make Parmesan Salad Dressing?

Parmesan cheese, Apple Cider Vinegar, Worcestershire Sauce, Black olive brine, Onion powder, Oregano, Salt, Pepper, Olive oil.

Apple Cider Vinegar is less tart and sharp than regular white vinegar. In fact, if you were using white vinegar, it would be important to reduce the quantity as it might be overwhelming in the salad dressing and it won’t be harmonious with the Parmesan cheese.

This salad dressing is also complemented by Worcestershire sauce, which has hints of molasses, tamarind, and garlic. The Onion powder is unusual in most salad dressings, yet it adds so much flavor and taste. It should not be skipped, alternatively if you don’t have it, you can consider adding nutritional yeast in its place.

Black olive brine adds a salty note with a slight vinegar taste. Onion powder adds a savoury taste, and with the combination of oregano, salt, and pepper, this salad dressing creates a fusion of flavours.

Choose an olive oil that is Italian, Spanish or Greek for the best flavor. Extra virgin olive oil is recommended as it has a fruity taste, you can taste hints of that fruitiness in this salad dressing. Other substitutes include Avocado oil, Walnut oil, Sesame seed oil which may give your salad dressing a slightly Korean twist.

Sesame seed oil is widely used in South Korea, it has a nutty taste. If you decide to use Sesame Seed oil instead of another oil, then consider substituting the Worcestershire sauce in place of Soy sauce.

One important ingredient that should not be skipped is honey. This is so important as it neutralizes the acidic taste of the vinegar. You can always increase the quantity of honey, especially if you prefer a salad dressing on the sweeter side.

Instructions

Add the Apple Cider Vinegar, Salt, Parmesan cheese, Honey, Worcestershire sauce, spices and olive oil to a bowl. Mix well. Parmesan salad dressing has a creamy texture with a slight nutty flavour.

If you find the Parmesan Salad dressing to be rather tart or tangy for your taste, adding more honey can balance out the flavours, thereby offering a more tangy/sweet combination.

This Parmesan salad dressing was used in the Easy Pasta Salad. Taste the salad dressing prior to adding it to the salad. If you prefer a less vinegary taste, you can adjust the taste by adding more olive oil. For a sweeter salad dressing, increase the honey. Do so gradually, a teaspoon at a time to find your own personal preference in the taste.

How to Store Parmesan Salad Dressing?

Store in the fridge for two to three days in an airtight glass jar. Avoid adding salad dressings with vinegar and olive oil into plastic containers.