Copycat Olive Garden Italian Dressing

This Copycat Olive Garden Italian Dressing tastes just like the original.

Made with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, this simple salad dressing is tangy, savory, and slightly creamy.

What is Italian Salad Dressing?

Italian Salad Dressing is a vinaigrette style dressing made with zesty Italian style herbs and spices.

I like that there are so many uses beyond salads for this dressing.

Have you tried my Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing and Dip?

Made with buttermilk and seasonings that classic recipe is creamy and tangy, making it perfect for about anything. Both this recipe for Italian salad dressing and that recipe for buttermilk ranch are simple recipes that can be used in salads, dips, and more!

Store your homemade dry mix in a mason jar for easy use. You can find a selection of mason jars here.

Why we love copycat Italian Olive Garden dressing.

This is a simple recipe that is easily adaptable. You can use this as a dry mix or whip it up into a dressing or marinade using the recipes below.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• It takes less than five minutes to make the dry mix and another five minutes to use it to make the dressing.
• The mix in itself is a seasoning that can be used in pasta dishes, as part of a marinade, or on snacks such as popcorn.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding minced garlic or additional seasonings
• The ingredients used to make this recipe are basic pantry ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• You can save a bit of money making this yourself.
• When you make your own mix from scratch, you know exactly what goes into it.

Ingredients needed to make the Italian Dressing Dry Mix used.

• Sugar. This adds a nice balance to the tangy flavors.
• Garlic Powder. Use garlic powder rather than garlic salt.
• Italian Seasoning. You can use the Italian seasoning of your choice.
• Kosher Salt. This is a large salt that adds to the flavor.
• Black Pepper. Freshly cracked black pepper.
• Red Pepper Flakes. Adds a bit of spice.

How to make the Italian dry mix used to make dressing.

Prep Time: 5 minutes. .

1. Prepare. Make sure that you have a cleaned and dry mason jar or similar storage container ready. Also gather your ingredients together.
2. Measure. Measure out your ingredients and place them into a bowl.
3. Combine. Use a small whisk or similar item to blend the ingredients together.
4. Adjust. Taste and make adjustments as needed.
5. Transfer. Use a small funnel to transfer your Italian dressing seasoning into your prepared jar.
6. Store. Lastly, label the jar with the seasoning name and the date it was made on.

Ingredients needed to make the Olive Garden Style Italian Dressing .

• Italian Dressing Mix. See above.
• White Vinegar. Adds a nice tang to the dressing.
• Olive Oil. Adds flavor and adds to the texture of this dressing.
• Water. Helps to thin out the dressing.
• Mayonnaise. For a slightly creamy texture.
• Lemon Juice. Adds a bit of flavor balance.

How to make Italian Salad Dressing (just like Olive Gardens).

1. Dry Mix. Make the dry mix as indicated above.
2. Wet Ingredients. In a salad dressing container (such as a shaker or one with a mixer) mix together the olive oil, vinegar, water, mayonnaise, and lemon juice.
3. Combine. Add the dry mix to the container and mix the ingredients until blended.
4. Serve Serve your dressing with your salad or as desired.

Expert Tip 👉 Let the dressing rest for a half hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

How to store Homemade Italian Dressing.

Leftover dressing should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to two weeks. Depending on the age of your ingredients, when stored in an airtight container in dry location, the dry mix should keep for up to a six months.

You may also be interested in these pantry recipes.

• Homemade Ranch Seasoning Recipe
• Easy Homemade Ketchup
• Copycat Lawry’s Seasoned Salt Recipe
• Homemade Salsa Verde Recipe
• Homemade Chili Lime Seasoning Recipe
• How to Make Homemade Fajita Seasoning

Print the recipe for Olive Garden Inspired Salad Dressing.

Copycat Olive Garden Italian Dressing, a simple and delicious salad dressing recipe inspired by a restaurant version.

Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.

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