This Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing recipe captures the tangy and herbaceous flavors of the beloved restaurant’s classic dressing.
Author:Olivia
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Yield:Serves 4
Category:Salad Dressing
Method:No-Cook
Cuisine:Italian-American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, dried parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and grated parmesan cheese if using, until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing into a salad dressing container or airtight jar. Seal tightly and refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld, and keep it fresh for up to 4 weeks.
For a classic Olive Garden Salad, arrange a bed of Romaine lettuce on a plate, and top with thinly sliced red onion, tomato wedges, whole pepperoncini peppers, kalamata olives, crunchy croutons, a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, and freshly cracked black pepper. Drizzle the dressing just before serving.
Notes
This dressing is perfect for drizzling over crisp Romaine lettuce and fresh vegetables.