Olive Garden Salad Dressing Copycat Recipe
This Olive Garden Salad Dressing Copycat recipe recreates the beloved tangy and creamy Italian dressing with simple pantry ingredients. Perfectly balanced with herbs and a smooth olive oil base, this homemade dressing adds a fresh, zesty flavor to any salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1 1/3 cups (approximately 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix or homemade Italian Salad Dressing Mix (about 1 ounce)
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing mix, olive oil, white vinegar, water, and mayonnaise until fully blended and smooth.
- Chill: For best flavor, refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Use as a dressing over your favorite salad greens, vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a thicker dressing, increase the amount of mayonnaise slightly.
- Adjust the vinegar and olive oil ratio to taste if you prefer a more tangy or richer dressing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Shake or whisk well before each use, as separation may occur.
- If unavailable, you can make your own Italian dressing mix using dried herbs like oregano, basil, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Keywords: Olive Garden, Salad Dressing, Italian Dressing, Copycat Recipe, Homemade Salad Dressing, Olive Oil Dressing
