Olive Garden Salad Dressing Recipe
A creamy and tangy Olive Garden-style salad dressing, perfect for replicating the popular restaurant’s classic salad at home. This dressing combines olive oil, mayo, vinegar, and Italian herbs with a touch of parmesan for a flavorful addition to your greens.
- Author: Sienna
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 3/4 cup dressing, enough for 4-6 servings of salad 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American-Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Salad Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
- Combine Ingredients: Add all the salad dressing ingredients—olive oil, mayonnaise, white vinegar, granulated sugar, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper—to a prep bowl or a jar.
- Mix Dressing: Whisk the ingredients together in the bowl until fully combined, or if using a jar, shake vigorously to emulsify the dressing thoroughly.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste your dressing and adjust the flavor as needed by adding more vinegar for tanginess or sugar for sweetness to match your preference.
- Store Dressing: Transfer the dressing into a sealed container and refrigerate. It will keep well for 5-7 days.
- Shake Before Use: Before each use, shake the container well to recombine the ingredients since separation will naturally occur.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences, especially the salt and pepper.
- Keep the dressing refrigerated and consume within a week for optimal freshness.
- This dressing pairs beautifully with crisp romaine lettuce and freshly chopped vegetables to mimic the Olive Garden salad experience.
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