If you’ve ever found yourself looking forward to the salad just as much as the main course at Olive Garden, you’re not alone. There’s something about that creamy, zesty Italian dressing that turns a simple bowl of lettuce into one of the most memorable parts of the meal. The good news is you don’t have to wait for your next restaurant visit to enjoy it. This Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing brings those familiar flavors right to your kitchen using ingredients you probably already have on hand.
What makes this dressing so popular is its perfect balance of flavors. It’s creamy without being heavy, tangy from vinegar and lemon juice, and packed with Italian herbs, garlic, and Parmesan cheese that give it its signature taste. After a quick mix and a little time in the refrigerator, the flavors blend together into a dressing that’s every bit as delicious as the one served at the restaurant. The best part is that you can easily adjust the seasoning to make it a little more tangy, a little cheesier, or just the way your family likes it.
Of course, this dressing isn’t just for salads. Drizzle it over fresh garden vegetables, use it as a marinade for chicken or pork, toss it with pasta salad, or spread a little on sandwiches and wraps for an extra burst of flavor. It also pairs perfectly with a classic Italian salad topped with crisp romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, crunchy croutons, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Homemade dressings are one of the easiest ways to add fresh flavor to everyday meals, and this recipe is no exception. It comes together in just minutes, stores well in the refrigerator, and tastes even better after the flavors have had time to meld. Once you make this Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing from scratch, you’ll always have a delicious homemade alternative ready whenever a salad craving strikes.
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Serve this with some crusty English Muffin Bread, Cheesy Garlic Bread or homemade Ciabatta Bread. Add in a garden fresh salad and what a perfect meal.
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Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing
Creamy and tangy just like the original, it’s delicious poured over a big bowl of salad greens, topped with red onion, black olives, Roma tomato, pepperoncini, and your favorite croutons. Who doesn’t love Olive Garden’s salad? Now you can make your favorite salad dressing whenever you want with this Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing recipe.
- Total Time: :05
- Yield: 12 1x
Ingredients
- 1 packet Good Seasonings Italian Dressing Mix
- ¾ cup oil (vegetable/canola or oil of choice)
- ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp white vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ Tbsp mayonnaise
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Whisk briskly so that there are no clumps of mayo. Chill for at least two hours before serving. Will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: :05
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Combine
- Cuisine: Italian