Description
Homemade Olive Garden salad dressing brings classic Italian-American flavor to kitchen tables. Creamy, tangy seasonings blend perfectly for a quick and delicious condiment you can enjoy at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ tbsps (7.5 ml) mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) vegetable or canola oil
- ¼ cup plus 2 tbsps (90 ml) distilled white vinegar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 1 packet Good Seasonings Italian Dressing Mix
- ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients on a clean kitchen workspace, ensuring precise measurement for an authentic olive garden-inspired flavor profile.
- Base Creation: In a medium mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, white vinegar, and water to establish the liquid foundation for the dressing.
- Seasoning Integration: Sprinkle Italian dressing mix, dried Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder into the liquid base, creating a fragrant herb-infused mixture.
- Emulsification Process: Gradually introduce mayonnaise while whisking energetically, transforming the liquid into a luxuriously creamy emulsion with a rich, silky texture.
- Final Blending: Continue whisking until the dressing achieves a smooth, consistent appearance with no visible ingredient separation, resulting in a vibrant, glossy finish that perfectly mimics the signature olive garden style.
Notes
- Measure Precisely: Accuracy in ingredient quantities ensures the authentic Olive Garden dressing taste and prevents flavor imbalances.
- Choose Quality Ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality spices and herbs to enhance the dressing’s overall depth and complexity.
- Whisk Thoroughly: Vigorous whisking creates a smooth, creamy texture and prevents ingredient separation, guaranteeing a professional-looking result.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and intensify, delivering a more robust taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 178 mg
- Fat: 11.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg