Best 5 Olive Garden Salad Dressing Recipes

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Olive Garden salad dressing is a creamy, tangy dressing that adds a delicious touch to any salad. It is a popular choice for salads at the Olive Garden restaurant, but it is also easy to make at home. The main ingredients in Olive Garden salad dressing are mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, and herbs. It can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for later use. Whether you’re a fan of the restaurant’s famous salad or just looking to try something new, you’ll love this easy-to-make Olive Garden salad dressing recipe. Read on to find the best recipe for your own Olive Garden salad dressing!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

OLIVE GARDEN SALAD DRESSING



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Make and share this Olive Garden Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons romano cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a blender until well mixed.
  • If this is a little to tart for your own personal tastes please add a little extra sugar.

OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT SALAD & HOUSE DRESSING



OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT SALAD & HOUSE DRESSING image

Categories     Leafy Green     Salad Dressing

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 romaine lettuce hearts, washed and chopped
½ red onion, sliced
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
4 pickled Pepperoncini
10 large pitted olives
½ cup seasoned croutons
¼ cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
Olive Garden House Dressing Copycat
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons extra light tasting olive oil (or other neutral oil)
2 tablespoon fresh grated Romano cheese
½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a blender, combine dressing ingredients and blend until smooth. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. In a large salad bowl, layer salad ingredients in order beginning with lettuce. Pour salad dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy! COOK'S NOTE: If you prefer dressing to be yellow in color (like the original) add yellow food coloring. I prefer it natural so I left it out.

GLORIA PITZER'S OLIVE GARDEN-STYLE SALAD DRESSING



Gloria Pitzer's Olive Garden-Style Salad Dressing image

Gloria Pitzer is known for copying famous foods, but making them healthy at the same time. "I take the junk out of junk food," says Pitzer. "You know what goes into my recipes." Gloria is careful to point out that she doesn't actually know what the big chains put in their food. "I don't try to dissect the foods and figure out the chemical ingredients," she says. "I never, ever try to steal anyone's secret corporate recipe. I just do my best to duplicate the taste." Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups Italian dressing, bottled
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons sugar (or equivalent in artificial sugar)
1 large egg, raw (or egg beaters to equal 1 egg)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup oil
fresh spinach
iceberg lettuce
romaine lettuce
onion, cut into rings
radish, etc

Steps:

  • Blend first 5 ingredients (not oil) in blender on high speed 1/2 minute or until smooth. Pour this mixture into the top of a double boiler and add 1/4 cup oil. Stir gently with a whisk over gently boiling water until it begins to thicken and egg is completely cooked. Chill several hours or overnight before using. If the dressing is too thick, add more Italian dressing as needed.
  • Mix together equal amounts of fresh spinach, iceberg and romaine lettuce. Allow 2 cups for each salad. Moisten leaves in dressing, do not saturate; let stand 5 minutes. Add onion rings, radishes, etc.

OLIVE GARDEN SALAD DRESSING



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Make and share this Olive Garden Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by EricD0768

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons romano cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a blender until well mixed.
  • Serve over your favorite salad.

OLIVE GARDEN SALAD DRESSING



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Make and share this Olive Garden Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BoaterJodie

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 1/2 tablespoons grated romano cheese
2 tablespoons dry pectin
2 tablespoons beaten eggs or 2 tablespoons egg substitute
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients with a mixer on medium speed or in a blender on low speed for 30 seconds.
  • Chill at least 1 hour.
  • Serve over mixed greens or use as a marinade.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruits will give your dressing the best flavor.
  • Experiment with different oils: Olive oil is a classic choice, but you can also try avocado oil, walnut oil, or grapeseed oil.
  • Add a touch of acidity: Lemon juice, vinegar, or white wine vinegar can help to brighten up your dressing.
  • Season to taste: Don't be afraid to add salt, pepper, and other spices to your dressing until it tastes just right.
  • Let your dressing sit for a while: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you're sure to create a delicious and flavorful Olive Garden salad dressing that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to dress up your salad, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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