Description
This creamy and tangy Olive Garden salad dressing perfectly mimics the restaurant favorite, making it ideal for salads, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce. With its rich flavor, simple preparation, and versatile uses, it’s a must-have condiment for any kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional add-ins: Dijon mustard, honey, fresh parsley, or other fresh herbs
Dietary substitutions: Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, plant-based mayonnaise for vegan
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk until fully combined.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more vinegar or lemon juice for tanginess, or more salt for balance.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor depth, use high-quality freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week; stir well before each use.
- Use as a marinade for chicken, a dip for vegetables, or a topping for pasta salad.
- To make it thicker, add more mayonnaise or sour cream.
- For a spicy variation, add red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg