Olive Garden Dressing

I don't know too many people who don't like the famous Olive Garden Salad Dressing.  A cross between a tangy Italian and a creamy Ranch, this dressing appeals to the masses.  A few years ago, I found a knock off recipe online and decided to give it a try.  Much to my surprise, it was very similar to the original.  I make this salad dressing and I take it to almost every potluck that I get invited to now.  (It's always a crowd pleaser.)

Olive Garden Salad
Dressing                                                                Salad
¼ cup olive oil                                                       bag of American blend lettuce
2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar                        ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
3 Tablespoons miracle whip                                  4 pepperoncini
1 Tablespoon lemon juice                                      1 tomato, quartered
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese                 2 Tablespoons olives, sliced
¼ teaspoon garlic salt                                            ½ cup croutons
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning                                 1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan
1-2 Tablespoons water


 Combine dressing ingredients in a blender.  (I used my small smoothie blender.)

Once the dressing is ready, all that's left to do is to throw together this super simple salad.

A salad that features iceberg lettuce and croutons - appeals to even my finicky teenagers. 

I recommend making a double batch of this dressing - it will go fast.

Ciao!




Olive Garden Salad
Dressing                                                                Salad
¼ cup olive oil                                                       bag of American blend lettuce
2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar                        ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
3 Tablespoons miracle whip                                  4 pepperoncini
1 Tablespoon lemon juice                                      1 tomato, quartered
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese                 2 Tablespoons olives, sliced
¼ teaspoon garlic salt                                            ½ cup croutons
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning                                 1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan
1-2 Tablespoons water

 Combine dressing ingredients in a blender.  (I used my small smoothie blender.)