Copycat Olive Garden Italian Dressing Recipe
This easy, tangy salad dressing takes less than 5 minutes to prepare. Be sure to give it an hour in the fridge to chill. It helps the flavors to blend and the dressing to thicken up slightly since it is more of a creamy vinaigrette.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 309kcal
Ingredients
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup white vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon parsley
- ⅛ teaspoon oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon rosemary
- ⅛ teaspoon basil
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped (about 4-6 cups)
- 2 roma tomatoes sliced
- ½ small red onion sliced
- 10 pepperoncinis
- 10 olives optional
- 1 cup large croutons
- Additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Whisk or shake all of the dressing ingredients together in a bowl or shaker jar. Chill for 1 hour.
- Combine lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pepperoncinis, olives (if using), and croutons in a large salad bowl. Pour ⅓ of the dressing over the top and toss to combine. Taste and add more dressing as desired.
- Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Notes
One batch of the dressing makes enough for 2 salads. Leftover dressing stores well in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 678IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg