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Creamy Parmesan Dressing with Oregano

Modified: Jul 28, 2025 · Published: Jul 28, 2025 by Nicole B. · Leave a Comment
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
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This creamy Parmesan dressing is mild and smooth with a strong Parmesan flavor that is balanced by lemon juice, garlic powder and oregano. The inspiration for this ingredient combination was my lemon oregano sauce, which has a similar flavor profile.

Creamy Parmesan dressing in a jar.

Ingredient notes and substitutions:

This dressing has a very mild flavor. If you prefer it sharper, substitute minced or pressed fresh garlic for the garlic powder. (I recommend to use 1 large garlic clove instead of ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.)

Buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, oregano, salt, garlic powder, lemon and Parmesan.

What to use it for:

  • This dressing is delicious on green salads because the Parmesan adds not just flavor but also substance.
  • You can also use this dressing as an alternative to a traditional Caesar dressing. It has a similar umami flavor but without the strong taste of anchovy.

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Creamy Parmesan dressing in a jar.
Author: Nicole B.

Creamy Parmesan Dressing with Oregano

This creamy Parmesan dressing has a rich umami flavor that's balanced by lemon juice, garlic powder and oregano.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Chill Time: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 35 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Course: Condiments and Sauces
Cuisine: Italian, World
Calories: 167
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Equipment:

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • whisk
  • cheese grater
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Ingredients:
  

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (about 6 tablespoons)

Method:
 

  1. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder and salt to a bowl. Whisk together until smooth.
  2. Stir in the Parmesan. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.

Recipe notes:

Storage: Store this dressing in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition (estimate only):

Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 379mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 202IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 0.5mg

More delicious herb dressings:

  • This creamy basil dressing is perfect on a hot summer day.
  • For more oregano flavors, check out this creamy Italian dressing and this spicy ranch recipe.

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