Cracked Pepper Parmesan Dressing Recipe

Elevate your pasta salad with this vibrant Cracked Pepper Parmesan Dressing! Inspired by a Cuisinart cookbook, this recipe bursts with fresh flavor thanks to cracked peppercorns and a hint of Worcestershire sauce. Quick and easy to make, this dressing is perfect for adding a gourmet touch to your favorite dishes. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 303.6 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cracked Pepper Parmesan Dressing

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How to Make Cracked Pepper Parmesan Dressing

  1. Add 1/4 cup whole black peppercorns to a blender jar.
  2. Blend on high for 10 seconds. (Some peppercorns will be pulverized, some cracked.)
  3. Remove and reserve the cracked peppercorns.
  4. Add 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces) to the blender jar.
  5. Blend for 20 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt to the blender.
  7. Blend for 10 seconds, scraping down the sides.
  8. Add 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
  9. Blend for 10 seconds until well combined.
  10. Stir in the reserved cracked peppercorns.
  11. Blend for 5 seconds to incorporate.
  12. Transfer the dressing to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to one week) to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

26g

Carbs

0g