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Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing
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Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing

Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing replicates the creamy, tangy Italian-style dressing with mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and dried herbs like parsley, basil, and oregano. Olive oil and optional Parmesan cheese give it a smooth, savory finish. It pairs traditionally with a salad of Romaine lettuce, red onion, tomato, pepperoncinis, and olives for a classic restaurant-style experience at home.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 162 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian, American

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

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  1. 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).
  2. Pour into a salad dressing container. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162

% 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.