Description
Olive Garden’s famous salad dressing brings Italian zest straight to home kitchens with creamy, tangy perfection. Homemade lovers can easily recreate this restaurant classic, blending simple ingredients for a deliciously authentic experience you’ll absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water (adjust for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Whisk mayonnaise, white vinegar, and olive oil in a medium mixing bowl until a smooth, uniform emulsion forms.
- Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring it blends evenly throughout the mixture.
- Add lemon juice and sugar, stirring carefully to create a balanced flavor profile.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into the dressing, mixing thoroughly to distribute spices.
- Gradually introduce water, one tablespoon at a time, adjusting the liquid to achieve the perfect pouring consistency.
- Transfer the prepared dressing to a sealed glass jar or airtight container.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Before serving, vigorously shake or stir the dressing to recombine any separated ingredients.
- Drizzle over crisp salad greens or use as a zesty dipping sauce for additional culinary enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize consistency by adding water gradually, ensuring the perfect drizzling texture for your salad.
- Swap mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed version that cuts calories without sacrificing creaminess.
- Let the dressing chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and intensify, creating a more robust taste profile.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week, giving you a quick and delicious homemade dressing ready to elevate any salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg