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Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Last Updated June 13, 2020. Originally Posted March 9, 2016 By Maggie Unzueta

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Lemon Parmesan Dressing - creamy and lemony. So good that you'll put it on everything including your salad.
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This post was sponsored by Nancy’s Yogurt, but as always all opinions are mine alone.

Lemon Parmesan Dressing next to a salad with carrots and avocado

One night at dinner, we started eating and completely ignored our salads. My son noticed this and said, “Let’s make it a family rule and start with our salads first.” That has come back to haunt him time and time again especially on pizza nights. I will have to take a picture of my fridge door for you. It’s full of store-bought dressings, but when I have the time, I make my own. It tastes a million times better when it’s homemade too. For a special occasion – romantic dinner, your in-laws are in town, your neighbor got rid of their yappy dog – make this Lemon Parmesan Dressing.

Pouring Lemon Parmesan Dressing into the salad

You guys, it’s so good! Creamy and lemony. One of the curses (or blessings) of being Mexican is that I love saucy food. I add this Lemon Parmesan Dressing to several dishes, and it totally elevates the meal. Chicken piccata. Grilled fish. You can even use it as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, or add some to your sauteed spinach or steamed artichokes. Yummy, yum, yum!


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Organic Nancy's Cottage Cheese next to a bowl of salad and cutlery

This Lemon Parmesan Dressing is made with Nancy’s Cottage Cheese. I might be slightly obsessed with their cottage cheese. It’s tangier than the norm but that’s because of the probiotics. I don’t take probiotic supplements, and I would put money on that it has something to do with my Nancy’s cottage cheese obsession. The company has a crazy story too. The Grateful Dead played at a benefit concert for Springfield Creamery, the makers of Nancy’s, to keep the company going. Crazy, right?! It’s family owned and operated since 1960. They have dairy and soy products, if that’s your thang. You can check out more of their products HERE.

Grabbing a bite from the salad bowl

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Lemon Parmesan Dressing - creamy and lemony. So good that you'll put it on your salad and everything else on your plate. :) Mama Maggie's Kitchen

Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Lemon Parmesan Dressing - creamy and lemony. So good that you'll put it on everything including your salad.
4.41 from 5 votes
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Calories: 652kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Nancy’s Organic Cottage Cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup freshly grated Reggiano Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Blend the ingredients until smooth.
  • Serve over a green salad.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1770mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 29.4mg | Calcium: 754mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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Pouring Lemon Parmesan Dressing into the salad

Filed Under: Side Dishes

About Maggie Unzueta

Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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  1. Denay DeGuzman

    March 10, 2016 at 11:06 am

    What a delicious-looking homemade dressing! I have all the ingredients for this delightful recipe on hand right now, except for Nancy’s Organic Cottage Cheese. I’ll look for that brand on my next trip to the grocery store. Thanks so much for sharing this yummy recipe. 🙂

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      March 15, 2016 at 9:46 am

      My family LOVES this dressing. Hope you like it. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Ali @ Ali's Book Nook

    March 10, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    This creamy dressing looks delicious. Salad is on our menu plan for Saturday and I was trying to decide what kind of dressing to make. I think I found it!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      August 21, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      It’s delicious. You won’t be disappointed

      Reply
  3. Matt @ Plating Pixels

    March 10, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    This looks so rich and creamy! Love the use of cottage cheese.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      March 15, 2016 at 9:46 am

      Nancy’s cottage cheese is tangier than the norm. It’s perfect in this dressing. Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

    March 10, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    I love lemon and parmesan! Two of my favorites! Nancy’s is such a great brand too.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      March 15, 2016 at 9:44 am

      I completely agree. Love Nancy’s. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Megan - The Emotional Baker

    March 10, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    I’ve only made homemade dressing once and it was definitely better than store bought! This sounds like a great flavor and would definitely make me want to start with salad 😉

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      March 15, 2016 at 9:44 am

      I have tons of store bought dressings. I really need to get out of the habit especially when dressings like this one are so easy. Hope you give this one a go. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Corina Ramos

    March 11, 2016 at 6:02 am

    4 stars
    This dressing sounds good. It looks creamy too. Thanks for showing us how to make it. Now I’m in the mood for a salad. 🙂 TGIF!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      March 15, 2016 at 9:43 am

      Yes! I put this dressing on everything – chicken, fish, and yes, salad. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kari

    March 11, 2016 at 10:08 am

    5 stars
    I love the idea of putting lemon and parmesan together for this dressing. Springtime always makes me want to eat fresh foods and I just resolved to take my work to lunch every day next week – making a batch of this dressing for my salads!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      March 15, 2016 at 9:42 am

      Agreed! I can’t wait for Spring, and all the Spring food that comes with it.

      Reply
  8. Aida@TheCraftingFoodie

    March 14, 2016 at 10:54 am

    This looks so delicious! I love lemony dressing, and I agree – homemade dressings are so much better than store bought 🙂 The story of Nancy’s being helped out by the Grateful Dead is so cool!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      March 15, 2016 at 9:41 am

      Thank you. It was such a big hit at my house. I have to make it again soon. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Natalie

    March 26, 2016 at 3:09 am

    5 stars
    My family, we eat a lot of salads, and I ALWAYS make my own dressings. It’s healthier than store bought, has no additives and hidden sugars… and it’s an opportunity for me to experiment with different spices, herbs and taste 😉 Your dressing sounds really delicious. I have to try and make it 🙂 Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      April 1, 2016 at 9:23 am

      Yes! Love homemade dressings. Hope you try this one. It’s a keeper. 🙂

      Reply
  10. obat peninggi badan

    May 29, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    5 stars
    looking good
    I will share to all my friends in indonesia
    thanks for sharing.. so inspiring

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      May 30, 2016 at 10:03 am

      I would love to visit Indonesia one day…. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Suplemen Peninggi Badan Terbaik

    August 12, 2017 at 3:22 am

    3 stars
    it look delicious cause I like lemon, It’s A new way of presenting lemons

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      August 15, 2017 at 10:46 am

      It’s a great recipe. Hope you like it!

      Reply

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