Description
Olive Garden’s legendary salad dressing comes alive in this homemade version, blending creamy textures with zesty herbs. Italian-inspired flavors dance across your palate, inviting you to savor restaurant-quality goodness right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Salad Dressing Base:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cheese (Optional):
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine all liquid and dry seasonings in a mixing vessel, whisking vigorously until ingredients meld into a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Transfer the freshly prepared dressing into a sealed glass container, ensuring an airtight closure.
- Refrigerate the dressing for optimal flavor preservation, maintaining quality for approximately one month.
- When serving, artfully arrange crisp Romaine lettuce on a plate, garnishing with vibrant red onion slices, ripe tomato wedges, tangy whole pepperoncinis, briny kalamata olives, crunchy croutons, delicate grated Parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
- Customize the herbs by using fresh instead of dried for a brighter, more vibrant flavor profile.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more olive oil if the dressing feels too thick, ensuring a smooth, pourable texture.
- Make it dairy-free by omitting the parmesan cheese or using a plant-based alternative that maintains the savory depth.
- Create a lower-calorie version by substituting Greek yogurt for half the mayonnaise, which adds tanginess and reduces overall fat content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 107
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 152 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.1 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 9 mg