Provino's Salad Dressing

Provino's Salad Dressing is a vinaigrette-style dressing with olive oil, herbs, vinegars, citrus juice and garlic juice. It contains a blend of dried herbs like basil and oregano, giving it an Italian/Mediterranean flavor profile.

Provino's Salad Dressing

You know that feeling when you taste something so delightfully delicious that it instantly becomes a craving? That's exactly what happened to me the first time I tried Provino's salad dressing at their little Italian joint downtown. With each bite of their crisp, fresh salad, I found myself chasing after every last drop of that zesty, flavorful dressing. It was love at first taste!

For those unfamiliar, Provino's is this cozy Italian family-owned restaurant serving up classic Italian fare with a twist of modern flair since '70s. Their house salad dressing is almost legendary around these parts - a perfect blend of olive oil, vinegars, herbs, and just the right kick of garlic. It's like a flavor explosion in your mouth!

After countless futile attempts to replicate it at home using those store-bought dressings (yeah, right!), I decided enough was enough. I was going to crack the code on Provino's signature dressing if it was the last thing I did. Through judicious research and relentless experimentation, I finally nailed down a recipe that rivals the original.

The beauty of this dressing lies in its simplicity of fresh, quality ingredients. Good olive oil forms that rich base, with the tang of white vinegar and depth of balsamic vinegar. A symphony of basil, oregano, salt and pepper bring those herby, savory notes. But the real kicker? The garlic juice and citrusy lemon-lime blend that make it soar.

Now getting that garlic juice was...a process. Unless you have a snazzy juicer or press, it involves manhandling whole garlic cloves through a mesh strainer or cloth.rust me, your kitchen will reek (in the best way possible!). But that pungent, vibrant garlic punch is what sets it apart from bottle imposters.

The rest is easy as can be - toss everything into a jar and shake vigorously to emulsify. The result is a zingy, robust dressing that switches up boring salads into transcendent flavor experiences. I like to make a big batch and use it for marinating proteins, dipping fresh bread, or even drizzling over roasted veggies.

A quick word to the wise - make sure to thoroughly rinse that garlic contraption shortly after use. Learned that one the hard way after my roommate threatened to move out due to the lingering odor!

So if you're craving a salad dressing worth licking the plate for, look no further than this homemade Provino's copycat. It's fresh, bold, and easy to whip up with just a few simple ingredients. Your tired, old store-bought bottles won't know what hit them! Who's ready to be a dressing boss in their own kitchen?

Provino's "Doppio Gusto" Salad Dressing Recipe

Provino's Salad Dressing: A Tantalizing Homemade Delight

10 minutes prep time with no cook time.

Serves 8 and contains approximately 150 calories per serving.

Italian-American / Salad Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, orange juice, honey and Dijon until fully combined.
2. Add in the grated garlic, minced shallot, dried oregano, basil, red pepper flakes and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Whisk vigorously to incorporate the seasonings and emulsify the dressing.
3. Finally, whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully blended into the dressing.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, vinegar or cheese to suit your taste preferences.
5. Transfer to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 week. Allow to come to room temperature and whisk again before serving.

Rated 4.9 by 28 reviewers.

Recipe Tags: Provino's Salad Dressing, Provino's Salad Dressing Recipe

Published by: Dish Dupes