Olive Garden Salad Dressing

This Olive Garden Salad Dressing is far superior to store-bought or restaurant-bought varieties.It is fresh and tangy. With just the right amount of sweetness and cheesiness, this creamy Italian dressing complements almost any salad.

Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing

With lettuce, tomatoes, olives, onions, and croutons combined with a creamy Italian dressing, this recipe for Olive Garden salad is a replica of the restaurant staple. It is a great accompaniment to any meal and is perfect for brunches and lunches. This dressing is incredibly easy to make and tastes exactly like the restaurant's! I adore that this recipe doesn't contain any artificial flavors, unlike the final result. I like to make my own dressings at home because of this.

What you’ll need

This basic recipe calls for only a few ingredients. Here are the major items you'll need:

• Olive Oil - A common ingredient in many salad dressings, extra virgin olive oil has a neutral flavor. You could use avocado oil if you don't have any on hand.
• Dijon Mustard - Emulsifies the dressing to make it smooth and creamy and adds a tangy, slightly sharp taste.
• Mayonnaise - It thickens because to the creamy texture that the mayo gives. As a rich basis, use mayonnaise.
• Parmesan Cheese - For optimal flavor, shred it fresh.
• Vinegar - adds a hint of tartness. However, if necessary, you could also use apple cider vinegar.
• Garlic Powder and Onion Powder - The savory flavor is enhanced by this pair.
• Herbes de Provence - A aromatic mixture of herbs, including oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme The blend's delicate and aromatic flavor profile is enhanced by the fragrant lavender notes that add to the Mediterranean element.
• Italian Seasoning - The seasonings are everything! Purchase a container of this handy dry herb blend from any supermarket.
• Sugar - It balances the acidity by adding the perfect amount of sweetness. Alternatively, you might use unrefined honey.

How To Make Olive Garden Salad Dressing

1. In a small bowl or a lidded jar, combine all the ingredients and shake or whisk to mix thoroughly.
2. Put the ingredients in a mini food processor or high-speed blender and pulse until smooth, 10 to 20 seconds.

3. Serve with your preferred salad ingredients. Before serving, give it a good shake.

Substitutions and Variations

• Mayonnaise - For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
• Vinegar - For a sharper, more acidic kick, you can use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar.
• Cheese - If Parmesan is not available, use Pecorino Romano or Asiago cheese instead.

What To Serve with This Recipe

There are many more applications for Olive Garden Italian dressing than just garden salad!

• Salad also pairs well with wraps and sandwiches. I also adore this dressing on this Greek pasta salad, Caprese pasta salad, and cucumber tomato salad.
• For a quick snack, you may even use it as a vegetable dip.
• as a marinade for grilled flank steak, garlic butter shrimp, or chicken.

Storage

When not in use, keep Olive Garden dressing in the refrigerator at all times and store it in an airtight container.

If you don't consume it all before then, it can keep you up to a week when kept in the refrigerator!

As soon as the salad is ready, place it in the refrigerator in an airtight container that is as dry as possible.

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