R & R ~ Olive Gardens Italian Salad Dressing ~ Fresh~ Fresh ~ Fresh and Delicious ~

My Dil, presented us with this wonderful salad last week ~  My first thought was  My gosh she made enought to feed an army ~  Nope ~  The bowl was clean as a whistle as just about everyone went back for seconds~  Lunch complete and very guilt free.

  The best way to describe this dressing is to simply say that Its  very   Creamy yet, its airy and light with a hint of lemon and a not overly Italian or Zesty ~  or Robust.  And a little bit goes far.  I thought that it would be slightly sweet with the corn syrup.  But not so ~  She used some Honey as I had no corn syrup~  a  very nice addition and truefully I would stick with the Honey ~   All in all it was a most delightful meal ~  Thanks  Sweetie, Good Job !~  Janie / Mom

Olive Gardens Salad Dressing Recipe

Italian Dressing ( Mix all ingredients in a blender or prosessor)

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup white vinegar ( rice wine vinegar)

1 tsp vegt oil (  olive oil)

2 Tbs, corn syrup ( honey)

2 Tbs each,  Parm cheese and Romano  Cheese 

1/4 tsp garlic salt (  Garlic Powder)

1/2 tsp each italian seasoning, parsley flakes

1 Tbs fresh lemon juice

Serve this with Olive Salad Mix

1 bag of Dole American Blend salad mix (  she used Romaine lettuce)

4-5 slices of Red onion

4-6 black olives, chopped

2-4 banana peppers (  did not use)

1/2 cup Croutons (  she made homemade ones with rye bread)

1 small tomato chopped

Freshly grated parm cheese

She added some cooked, chopped up chicken tenders and some chopped carrots and celery  

Thank you for posting this.

We don't live in a town that has a Olive Garden and we LOVE their salads. 

I love Olive Gardens salad too and haven't had one in a loooong time. I have to copy this.

Thanks to Janies DIL and to you Janie for the review.

Nancy

This looks so Good.

I really like their Dressing.

Thanks Janie.

~Alliea

Yummm.Bet it was the lemon juice that made it so fresh tasting.
 Thanks Janie and DDIL.

 G m to you.

 Rosie

Hey Sweet Cakes ~    You know Rosie, between that and the cheese it was just plain wonderful ~  Janie

Tracy, Certainly bought some goodies down with her ~  and she has a few more good one to try ~

Janie, another winner!  Thank you for the recipe & review.  We also love Olive Garden's salad.  Your daughter's additions sound great.

Sue

 Jani  this is a lovely dressing thank your DIL  and thank you for the review

Here's one for you Sue ~  Janie  ~

I've never been to Olive Garden but this salad sounds wonderful. Thank your DIL for me  for the recipe and you my "Ruth Reichl"- Janie for the review.

Linda

 Oh Janie,

That sounds delicious! Thanks for the R & R.

chefly

 Thanks Janie, I love Olive Garden salads.  Can't wait to try.

Deb

Appy_Girl:

Here's one for you Sue ~  Janie  ~

Thanks Janie!  I look forward to playing with these

Into favorites

 Janie, this sounds wonderful. We love Olive Garden especally their soup and salad at lunch.

Thanks so much for the R&R and to your DIL for the recipe.

Joan