Description

This Olive Garden Salad Dressing Copycat recipe replicates the famous tangy, creamy Italian dressing served at Olive Garden. It blends a flavorful Italian dressing mix with olive oil, white vinegar, water, and mayonnaise to create a smooth, zesty dressing that perfectly complements fresh salads.

Ingredients

Scale

Salad Dressing 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, add the Italian dressing mix, olive oil, white vinegar, water, and mayonnaise.
Whisk Together: Using a whisk, blend all the ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and the mayonnaise is fully incorporated, resulting in a creamy and well-emulsified dressing.
Chill Before Serving: For best flavor, refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve: Drizzle over your favorite salad greens and enjoy a classic Olive Garden taste at home.

Notes

You can substitute the store-bought Italian dressing mix with homemade Italian seasoning to control the ingredient quality.
Adjust olive oil amount to achieve desired dressing thickness and richness.
Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Shake or whisk well before each use as the ingredients may separate over time.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad Dressing
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Olive Garden dressing, Italian salad dressing, copycat salad dressing, creamy Italian dressing, homemade salad dressing