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Olive Garden Dressing

Create Your Own Olive Garden Dressing at Home Today!

Recreate the zesty Olive Garden dressing in just five minutes with this easy homemade recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1/2 cup olive oil extra virgin recommended
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar for tangy profile
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise light mayo can lower calories
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar adjust to taste
For the Flavor
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning herb blend

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • jar with tight-fitting lid
  • whisk
  • Immersion Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Olive Garden Dressing
  1. In a medium bowl or a jar, add the olive oil, white vinegar, mayonnaise, granulated sugar, minced garlic, lemon juice, grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Mix well using a whisk or shake the jar vigorously for about 30 seconds until fully combined.
  3. Taste the dressing and adjust flavors as needed with more lemon juice or sugar.
  4. Serve immediately over salads or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  5. Before serving chilled dressing, shake or stir to reincorporate any separated ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mg

Notes

Chill for 30 minutes for a creamier texture. Store in the fridge for 4-5 days.

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