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Olive Garden Salad Dressing Copycat
Olive Garden Salad Dressing is a zesty Italian salad dressing that is so easy to make at home. Try this easy copycat recipe to make this famous salad dressing!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 32 Tablespoons
Calories: 54 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- ¾ cup olive oil (extra virgin, or neutral oil of choice)
- ½ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese (finely grated)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (red pepper flakes)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or agave for vegan dressing)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional, or Plain Greek Yogurt, or vegan yogurt for vegan/dairy free recipe)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a mason jar or salad dressing bottle, cover and shake vigorously until evenly combined. Or combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until evenly combined.
- Taste the dressing by dipping a piece of lettuce into the dressing. Adjust according to your personal taste (ex. for less acidity add more honey or agave, for less tang add more olive oil or mayonnaise, for more tang add more vinegar).
- Cover and refrigerate. Dressing can be served immediately or stored in the fridge for a few hours before serving. As the dressing sits in the fridge the flavors will develop.
- Before serving, shake or stir the dressing well to recombine. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
54kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
53mg
(2%)
Potassium
7mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
37IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32Tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 37IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.