Years ago Mr. Farmer and I would frequent a favorite restaurant in Des Moines. We both fell in love with their “house” dressing. Each time we went, I would try to figure out what all the depth of flavors were. Of course I couldn’t get their recipe so I would test it out at home now and then.

This is the concoction I’ve come up with and I do hope you like it. We run out of it quite often.

Bonus: It’s a lot less expensive than it’s counterpart brand names.

Tossed green salad with creamy garlic dressing

Creamy Garlic Salad Dressing

Quick, delicious and inexpensive. Makes a good amount which will keep. Great for a salad, pizza or anything else you choose to dip.

Prep Time 4

Total Time 4

Serving Size 6

Ingredients

2 C mayonnaise (regular or light)
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 T lemon juice (preferably fresh)
1 t onion powder or fresh onion, minced
1/4 C milk
1 T cracked pepper, freshly cracked
1/2 t salt
1/2 t sugar
1 T parmesan cheese, freshly ground (optional)

Instructions

In a medium sized mixing bowl, add all ingredients together and whisk. Add a little water to make it the consistency you wish if you like it a little thin.