Description
This Olive Garden Salad Dressing Recipe is a creamy, zesty classic that brings the comfort of your favorite restaurant salad to your fall table—perfectly balanced and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup white vinegar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (or light olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon water (to thin, if needed)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add Parmesan, sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper. Adjust tanginess or sweetness to taste.
- If too thick, stir in 1 tablespoon of water until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer to a jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. Let the dressing chill to enhance taste, and always shake or stir before serving. Adjust vinegar and sugar to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American