Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing
Make the creamy, tangy Italian dressing served at Olive Garden restaurants using simple ingredients at home.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the mayonnaise, water, white wine vinegar, Parmesan cheese, sugar, Dijon mustard, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Whisk all ingredients together until the dressing is completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste the dressing and adjust salt or sugar if needed for your preference.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dressing for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to fully meld.
- Whisk again briefly before pouring over your salad.
Notes
- For a thinner consistency, add water one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired pourable texture.
- Store the finished dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It keeps well for up to one week.
- If you prefer a sharper tang, slightly increase the amount of white wine vinegar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 10
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