Everything Bagel Parmesan Peppercorn Yogurt Dressing

Parmesan peppercorn dressing is an irresistible, creamy dressing that is a close cousin to ranch. I used to love this stuff. When I was working as a waitress way back when, we would have literal vats of this dressing and we would dip everything in it. It is wayyy too good to be just for salads. So, yeah, dip a french fry in it. Pizza crust, why not? Drizzle it over nachos – ok – we may have taken it too far.

No, I know we took it too far. After my waitressing summer job was through and I entered the corporate world, I could not even look at the stuff. It would make me queasy just thinking about it. But now that it’s been 20 years, I figured, maybe I will try parmesan peppercorn dressing again. And try it I did.

My recipe for parmesan peppercorn dressing is a little different from your average. I am not a huge mayonnaise fan, so we will swap that out for Greek yogurt, with the extra benefit of a protein packed and lighter dressing. And then let’s keep it a little different and use freshly cracked black pepper and everything bagel seasoning. Try this for your next salad or pizza or sandwich, whatever you choose! You will not be disappointed with the results.

Makes about 1/2 cup of dressing. Keeps well in an airtight container for about a week but you probably won’t have any leftovers so might as well double the recipe.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of plain greek yogurt

1 teaspoon of lemon juice

2 teaspoons of everything bagel seasoning

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/4 cup of finely grated parmesan

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper

Instructions:

1. By now you should not be intimidated by making salad dressing because it is sooooo easy. Combine all of the above ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir or whisk until smooth. You will love it!