Creamy Garlic Parmesan Dressing

Instructions

1. Prepare the garlic
   Mince the garlic cloves finely. For a more mellow flavor, you can lightly sauté the minced garlic in a teaspoon of olive oil for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Allow to cool before proceeding.
2. Combine base ingredients
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard until completely smooth and well incorporated.
3. Add flavorings
   Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to the base mixture. Whisk thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
4. Incorporate the cheese
   Fold in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring it's distributed evenly throughout the dressing. The finer the grate on your cheese, the smoother your dressing will be.
5. Adjust consistency
   Slowly whisk in the olive oil, followed by the buttermilk, adding just enough to reach your desired consistency. For a thicker dressing (good for dips), use less buttermilk; for a thinner, pourable dressing, add more.
6. Rest and develop flavors
   Cover the dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (ideally 2 hours) to allow the flavors to meld and develop. The garlic flavor will intensify slightly during this time.