Description
This Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing brings the restaurant’s signature flavor to your home! Creamy, tangy, and full of herbs, this dressing is perfect for drizzling over your favorite salad or using as a marinade for chicken. Made with simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, it’s quick to prepare and tastes just like the real thing!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, vegetable oil, and water until smooth and well combined.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using).
- Whisk until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or sugar if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve over salad, pasta salad, or as a dip for veggies and breadsticks.
Notes
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired thickness.
- For a healthier version, you can swap the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt.
- This dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- If you want to enhance the flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or a dash of red pepper flakes for some extra zest.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Condiments, Sauces
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5mg