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olive garden salad dressing recipe

Olive Garden Salad Dressing Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Add the mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to a bowl. Whisk for 30 seconds until the mayonnaise is fully dissolved with no white streaks.
  2. Stream in the olive oil slowly while whisking constantly over 45 to 60 seconds until the dressing looks slightly thickened and uniform.
  3. Whisk in the Parmesan and lemon juice for 15 seconds, then taste and adjust salt or acid as needed.
  4. Drizzle over romaine, toppings, and croutons, toss to coat, and finish with extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper.

Notes

This dressing tastes noticeably better after sitting in the fridge for 30 minutes, so make it first if you have the time. It will keep for up to 7 days sealed in a jar. The olive oil will firm up when cold, which is completely normal — just shake the jar well before you pour.