Olive Garden House Dressing
Recreate the crave-worthy flavor of Olive Garden's famous house dressing with this quick and easy recipe! Perfectly balanced with creamy mayonnaise, savory Parmesan cheese, and zesty Italian seasoning, this copycat Olive Garden House Dressing combines olive oil, white vinegar, and a hint of lemon juice for a tangy yet smooth finish. A touch of sugar and minced garlic bring depth and sweetness, while salt and black pepper round out the flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes and easily adjustable to your preferred consistency, this versatile dressing is a must-try for fresh salads, marinades, or even as a dipping sauce. Make a batch at home and elevate your everyday meals with this restaurant-inspired classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.333 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, olive oil, and white vinegar. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
Add in the grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk again until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Gradually stir in the water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or sugar if needed, based on your preference.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container or bottle. Allow it to sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Shake or whisk well before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.0 g | 210% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 1685 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 75 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
