Best 5 Olive Garden Salad Dressing Recipes

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Olive Garden Salad Dressing is an iconic American salad dressing known for its creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor. It's a popular choice for salads, especially at Olive Garden restaurants, and can also be used as a marinade or dipping sauce. This versatile dressing is made with a combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, and herbs. The article provides two variations of the classic Olive Garden Salad Dressing recipe: a traditional version and a healthier version with Greek yogurt. Both recipes are easy to make at home with simple ingredients and can be adjusted to suit your taste preferences.

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



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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:

  • To make your salad dressing extra creamy, use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • For a tangier dressing, add a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
  • If you like your dressing spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • For a more robust flavor, add a tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled blue cheese.
  • To make your dressing ahead of time, whisk all of the ingredients together and store it in a jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

With its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and versatility, Olive Garden salad dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make addition to any salad. Whether you're using it on a classic Caesar salad or a simple mixed greens salad, this dressing is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to dress up your salad, give Olive Garden salad dressing a try.

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