Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing
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Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing
Description
This Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing blends quality extra virgin olive oil with distilled white vinegar and water, enhanced by a zesty Italian dressing mix and creamy mayonnaise. The mix also includes Dijon mustard, Romano cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and sugar, which together build a layered flavor profile with tanginess, subtle spice, and mild sweetness.
The ingredients are combined and emulsified either in a mini food processor or shaken vigorously in a jar, resulting in a smooth, well-integrated dressing that tends to thicken slightly when chilled. This texture allows the dressing to adhere nicely to salad leaves or vegetables.
This dressing is suitable for tossing salads or as a flavorful dip. Users should shake it well before each use to redistribute any separation that may occur during storage. Stored refrigerated, it may thicken or cloud due to the olive oil but returns to normal consistency at room temperature.
Quality olive oil is crucial for the best flavor. Using a processor facilitates emulsification, and if the oil solidifies in cold storage, letting it warm to room temperature before shaking is recommended. The dressing keeps well and can be made ahead.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil high-quality olive oil yields much better results in this recipe
- .7 oz Zesty Italian Dressing Mix
- 1/3 cup white vinegar distilled
- ¼ cup water
- 1 Tablespoon Romano cheese grated. (Optional
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons mayonnaise not miracle whip
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mini food processor or a jar with a lid and blend/shake thoroughly until combined. Chill until ready to use.
- Be sure to shake before each use.
Notes
- Use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil labeled for salad or marinade use to enhance flavor.
- Blend ingredients thoroughly in a mini food processor or shake vigorously in a jar to emulsify the dressing.
- Shake the dressing well before each use to recombine separated ingredients.
- If the olive oil solidifies when chilled, let the dressing sit at room temperature until it liquefies, then shake before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 22tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.02g | 0% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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