Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing
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4.7
Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing
Description
This salad dressing blends mayonnaise with red wine vinegar and lemon juice to provide a creamy and mildly tangy base. The inclusion of extra-virgin olive oil adds richness and a subtle fruity undertone. Dried parsley, basil, oregano, and garlic powder compose the herbaceous profile, while salt adjusts seasoning. Optionally, grated Parmesan cheese adds savory depth and umami. The dressing is whisked to uniformity and stored chilled for up to four weeks.
The dressing’s balance of acidity and creaminess makes it ideal for an Italian-style salad, dressing crisp Romaine lettuce, sliced red onion, fresh tomato, whole pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, and optional croutons for texture. Freshly cracked black pepper and Parmesan cheese enhance the salad when serving.
This dressing is a convenient way to replicate the flavor of an Olive Garden salad at home. Its storage longevity makes it practical to prepare in advance. The notes provide guidance for quantities to assemble a full Olive Garden-style salad beyond the dressing itself.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese optional, grated
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and parmesan cheese (if using).
- Pour into a salad dressing container. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
- An Olive Garden Salad is generally served as a bed of Romaine lettuce topped with red onion, tomato, whole pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, and freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Combine the ingredients carefully to ensure a smooth and consistent dressing.
- Store the dressing refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four weeks.
- The dressing complements a salad of 4–6 cups chopped Romaine, sliced red onion, tomato, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, and optional croutons and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with freshly cracked black pepper when assembling the salad for added freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3tablespoons | |
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 243mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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