I find it just as easy, and far more economical, to make my own salad dressing. Olive Garden’s salad dressing is probably my husband’s favorite. I found this recipe by accident when I was looking for a new homemade dressing.
I was recently making dinner for a friend who had moved. Her kids are in school and her husband works long hours. She did a good part of the packing by herself. I wanted her to try to get some rest so I made dinner for her and her family. Along with a great garden salad and Olive Garden’s salad dressing, I made my baked ziti and easy triple chocolate cake for dessert.
I made this dressing for another friend after she got out of the hospital. It’s always nice to not have to think about meals when you’re recuperating. That meal consisted of roasted chicken and vegetables with salad and dressing and Italian cream cake with nutty cream cheese frosting for dessert.
If you are sold on making more homemade salad dressings my Key lime Tupelo honey vinaigrette is a nice change with sweet citrus notes. Both of these salad dressings would be delicious on a pasta salad too.
Olive Garden's Salad Dressing (Copycat)
- 1 packet Good Season's Italian Dressing Mix
- ¾ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tablespoon real mayonnaise (Not Miracle Whip)
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic power
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Combine all ingredients in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously, holding lid, until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Shake before serving.
Anne Lawton says
Who knew that Olive Garden’s dressing would be so easy to make? Thanks for sharing!
Liz @ Books n' Cooks says
Oh yum. This salad dressing is soooo good – so excited to make it at home!
Sue Lau says
This is perfect for that salad I love on pizza night. I love making dressings from scratch.
Carlee says
Olive garden does make a delicious dressing, I’m going to have to give this recipe a try!
Karen says
You cracked the code! This sounds wonderful. P.S. What a nice friend you are!
Lisa Kerhin says
I always ask for more dressing on the side to dip the bread sticks in when we go to OG. You’ve just given me more reasons to make salad and bread sticks at home now!
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck says
My family loves this dressing…definitely saving this one for later!
Caroline says
I agree I definitely prefer to make my own salad dressings at home and great that you’ve found a way to recreate a family favorite.
shelby says
I’m intrigued there is mayo in this! I will definitely give it a try. My fridge is bare of dressings right now.
Tayler Ross says
My favorite part about Olive Garden is the dressing, and this recipe is the best copycat I’ve found!
April says
This is probably one of my favorite salad dressings! So good…I love that I can make it at home!