Creamy Parmesan Yogurt Dressing Recipe

Whip up this easy and delicious Creamy Parmesan Yogurt Dressing Recipe – perfect for salads, veggies, or as a dip – it has a healthier twist.

This Creamy Parmesan Yogurt Dressing Recipe is a cinch to put together in the food processor.  I simple mix of Parmesan cheese, yogurt and a few other pantry ingredients and you have yourself one amazing sauce.

It’s delightful spooned over fresh greens with avocado or used as a dip for carrots, and radishes this spring.  The flavors are tangy with a slightly chunky cheese taste — it’s something that’s super satisfying, and would be good with chicken wings or grilled protein as well.

Creamy Parmesan Yogurt Dressing would make a great condiment for almost anything and it will store nicely in your refrigerator for several days or up to one week.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces fresh Parmesan cheese (see video)
• 5 ounces whole milk Greek yogurt
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Tips

• 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan would work in place of pulverizing your own
• sour cream can replace Greek yogurt
• avocado oil can be used as well

(per serving, approx. 2–3 Tbsp)

• Calories: 125
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Sodium: 290 mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 2 g
• Sugars: 1.5 g
• Protein: 3 g
• Fiber: 0 g

(Serves 8)

To Prepare:

1. In a food processor, add chopped cubes of fresh Parmesan cheese.  Pulverize until coarse crumbs, about 30 seconds.
2. Add yogurt, salt, onion powder, pepper, honey, vinegar and oil.  Puree until mostly smooth — leaving a few chunks of visible cheese.
3. Spoon over salads, chicken or use as a dip with fresh vegetables.  Enjoy!

This Creamy Parmesan Yogurt Dressing is a nice alternative to standard vinaigrette — it gives salads and so much more such personality.