Name: Home-Opener Pasta Salad Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Creamy Salad Dressing (such as Miracle Whip®); 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar; 2 large cloves Garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons Spicy Dijon Mustard; 1 teaspoon White Sugar; 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Fresh Basil, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon Fresh Oregano, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon Fresh Thyme, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon Fresh Parsley, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons Pickle Juice, plus more to taste

This vibrant and herbaceous dressing elevates any pasta salad to a culinary masterpiece. Crafted with a harmonious blend of creamy tang and zesty freshness, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Prepare to impress!

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01 Step

Recipe View 2 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the creamy salad dressing, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, sugar, pepper, salt, basil, oregano, thyme, and parsley. (2 minutes)

02 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Continue whisking until the dressing is smooth and emulsified. (1 minute)

03 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Add the pickle juice, one tablespoon at a time, stirring well after each addition, until you reach your desired consistency. For a thinner dressing, add more pickle juice. (1-2 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure to shake well before using.
Adjust the amount of pickle juice to your liking. Some prefer a tangier dressing, while others prefer it milder.
Feel free to experiment with other fresh herbs, such as chives or dill.

Germaine Buckridge

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Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 10 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (3)

Hipolito Hamill
May 30, 2025
This dressing is fantastic! I used it on a grilled vegetable pasta salad and it was a huge hit.
Javonte Konopelski
Feb 15, 2025
I love the addition of pickle juice! It gives the dressing a unique and delicious tang.
Vicente Mills
Feb 5, 2025
Easy to make and tastes great! I will definitely be making this again.

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