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Olive Garden Copycat Italian Dressing

This creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet, copycat Olive Garden Italian dressing recipe is easy to make at home without much preparation time at all.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Olive Garden Copycat Italian Dressing, olive garden italian dressing, olive garden salad dressing recipe no mayo

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup vinegar white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar work well
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese optional
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and vinegar until well combined.
  • Add the Italian seasoning blend, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and grated Romano cheese (if using). Stir to combine.
  • If desired, add a tablespoon of honey to balance out the acidity and add a touch of sweetness to the dressing.
  • Season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Pour the dressing over your favorite salad and toss to coat.