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Olive Garden Dressing

Creamy Olive Garden Dressing You'll Want on Every Salad

This Creamy Olive Garden Dressing is a zesty, tangy, and perfectly creamy copycat recipe that'll elevate any salad.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Meals
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil extra virgin or light
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise classic, light, or avocado mayo
  • 1/4 cup White Vinegar essential for zesty flavor
  • Juice of 1 lemon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed for brightness
For the Sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar can omit for less sweetness
For Flavor
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or substitute with fresh herbs

Equipment

  • Medium bowl or jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl or jar, combine olive oil, white vinegar, and mayonnaise. Whisk or shake until smooth.
  2. Add sugar, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Stir well for 30 seconds until thickened.
  3. Incorporate salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until well mixed.
  4. Let the dressing chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  5. Stir well before serving and enjoy over salads or as a dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Adjust sweetness as preferred.

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