Creamy Italian Dressing

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1/4 cup dairy sour cream
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar or white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (optional)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl stir together mayonnaise or salad dressing, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, basil, oregano, salt, and garlic powder. Cover and store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. If necessary, stir in milk to make of desired consistency.
2. Creamy Garlic Dressing: Prepare above, except omit oregano and garlic powder. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced.
3. Creamy Parmesan Dressing: Prepare above, except omit the dry mustard, dried oregano, and salt. Stir in 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese and, if desired, 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper.