Olive Garden House Dressing

Recreate the crave-worthy flavor of Olive Garden's famous house dressing with this quick and easy recipe! Perfectly balanced with creamy mayonnaise, savory Parmesan cheese, and zesty Italian seasoning, this copycat Olive Garden House Dressing combines olive oil, white vinegar, and a hint of lemon juice for a tangy yet smooth finish. A touch of sugar and minced garlic bring depth and sweetness, while salt and black pepper round out the flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes and easily adjustable to your preferred consistency, this versatile dressing is a must-try for fresh salads, marinades, or even as a dipping sauce. Make a batch at home and elevate your everyday meals with this restaurant-inspired classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.333 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup White vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, olive oil, and white vinegar. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.

Step 2

Add in the grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk again until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 3

Gradually stir in the water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or sugar if needed, based on your preference.

Step 5

Transfer the dressing to an airtight container or bottle. Allow it to sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Shake or whisk well before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	324.4 grams (324.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1630

Total Fat 164.00g	210%
Saturated Fat 21.40g	107%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.10g
Cholesterol 128mg	43%
Sodium 1685mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 34.60g	13%
Dietary Fiber 0.50g	2%
Total Sugars 8.80g
Protein 4.20g	8%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 136mg	10%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 75mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 90.5%

Protein: 1.0%

Carbs: 8.5%