Olive Garden Style Italian Salad Dressing

This olive garden style italian salad dressing is a zesty and flavorful blend that enhances any salad. Made with a combination of herbs, spices, and tangy vinegar, it brings a delightful taste reminiscent of the beloved restaurant version. Perfect for drizzling over fresh greens or using as a marinade!

This recipe is italian style, lunch, scaled for 6 servings, with 10 min prep.

Prep: 10 min · Total: 10 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include black pepper, olive oil, water, onion powder.
• Follow all 4 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and water.
2. Add the sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
3. Whisk the ingredients together until well blended and the sugar is dissolved.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then transfer the dressing to a bottle or jar for storage.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 180
• Fat: 20 g
• Carbohydrates: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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