Copycat Olive Garden Italian Dressing Recipe
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Copycat Olive Garden Italian Dressing Recipe
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This easy, tangy salad dressing takes less than 5 minutes to prepare. Be sure to give it an hour in the fridge to chill. It helps the flavors to blend and the dressing to thicken up slightly since it is more of a creamy vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon rosemary
- 1/8 teaspoon basil
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
Salad
- 1 romaine lettuce chopped (about 4-6 cups, head
- 2 Roma tomato sliced
- 1/2 red onion sliced, small
- 10 pepperoncinis
- 10 olive optional
- 1 cup croutons large
- Parmesan Cheese for serving, additional, freshly grated
Instructions
- Whisk or shake all of the dressing ingredients together in a bowl or shaker jar. Chill for 1 hour.
- Combine lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pepperoncinis, olives (if using), and croutons in a large salad bowl. Pour 1/3 of the dressing over the top and toss to combine. Taste and add more dressing as desired.
- Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- One batch of the dressing makes enough for 2 salads. Leftover dressing stores well in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
397mg
(17%)
Potassium
131mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
678IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 678IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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