Make a creamy, tangy dressing at home that tastes just like the signature Olive Garden salad dressing.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:5 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:About 1 1/4 cups
Category:Condiment
Method:Shaking/Mixing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon MSG (optional, for authentic flavor)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Combine the vegetable oil, water, white wine vinegar, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and MSG (if using) in a jar or bowl.
Secure the lid tightly on the jar or cover the bowl.
Shake or whisk the mixture vigorously until it is well combined and emulsified.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Shake or whisk again before using.
Notes
For a thicker dressing, reduce the amount of water slightly.
You can substitute apple cider vinegar for white wine vinegar if needed, but the flavor will change slightly.
This dressing tastes best after it has chilled for several hours.