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Olive Garden Salad Dressing

Published: May 16, 2022 · Modified: Sep 4, 2022 by Anna 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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This Olive Garden Salad Dressing copycat recipe is a creamy Italian dressing made with 6 simple ingredients. Make this restaurant favorite in your own kitchen in minutes!

Creamy dressing in a glass jar next to a bowl with salad.
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Why This Recipe Works

When in Olive Garden, I am always looking forward to the salad. The crispy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, olives, peppers, onion, and of course the croutons. Toss it all with the delicious salad dressing and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and this salad is devoured! Then I can enjoy the breadsticks and my favorite Zuppa Toscana.

This salad dressing is not only delicious with the classic house salad that is lettuce-based but also with Italian pasta salads! Heck, you can even drizzle it over bread for Italian subs.

Ingredients:

Ingredients for Olive Garden salad dressing on a gray board.
  • olive oil: use the best quality oil you can get; extra virgin is recommended
  • vinegar: white or apple cider vinegar work here
  • lemon juice: adds tanginess
  • Dijon: adds and enhances the flavor
  • mayonnaise: makes the dressing creamy; you can skip it if you want a vinaigrette-style dressing
  • seasoning: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper

How to make Olive Garden salad dressing?

  • Measure out all ingredients.
  • Place in a bowl and whisk or place in a jar with a lid and shake to mix.
  • Taste the dressing and add more mayo, oil, or seasoning, depending on your preferences.

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Salad dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisked together.

Best Tips!

  • If the dressing is too tangy for you, add ½ teaspoon of sugar to balance it.
  • You can use Greek yogurt or sour cream in place of mayo but the flavor will change a bit.
  • Use fresh herbs if possible for a more pronounced herb flavor.

Recipe FAQs:

How to store it?

I recommend storing this dressing in a jar with a lid, in the fridge, for up to 1 week. Shake it well before adding it to your salad.

Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried?

Absolutely! When using fresh herbs, increase the amount three times. For every teaspoon of dried herbs, use 3 teaspoons of fresh.

What is in Olive Garden salad?

To recreate the restaurant-style salad, you will need Romaine lettuce, red onion, tomato, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and of course this dressing.

Salad in a wooden bowl with dressing poured from a jar.

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Creamy dressing in a glass jar next to a bowl with salad.

Olive Garden Salad Dressing

Author: Anna
This Olive Garden Salad Dressing copycat recipe is a creamy Italian dressing made with 6 simple ingredients. Make this restaurant favorite in your own kitchen in minutes!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 tablespoons
Calories 117 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup olive oil good quality
  • 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl or a glass measuring cup, combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice and mayo. Mix well until smooth.
    ½ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Add seasoning and Dijon mustard. Whisk until smooth.
    1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Keep dressing in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • Shake well before adding to salad.

Notes

  • This recipe makes about ¾ cup of dressing.
  • Store dressing in a glass jar with a lid, for up to 1 week, in the fridge.
  • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use a calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Sammy says

    August 06, 2022 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    Spot on Tangy-ness!! Love my Olive Garden!

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    • Anna says

      September 03, 2022 at 10:27 pm

      Me too! Thank you, Sammy!

      Reply

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