Pressure Cooker Olive Garden Salad Dressing
This copycat Olive Garden salad dressing is quick, creamy, and packed with herbaceous flavor. Using simple ingredients and a quick prep, you get a delicious homemade dressing that clings perfectly to your salad greens and tastes just like the classic.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil the heart of your dressing, smooth and rich
- ¼ cup mayo adds creaminess and body, making it luscious
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar gives it that tangy zip you love
- ½ tablespoon granulated sugar just enough sweetness to balance
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning all those herbs bring that garden freshness
- ½ teaspoon onion powder subtle punch without chunks
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder you want the flavor, but not the chew
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese savory and sharp little bites
- ¼ teaspoon salt to bring out the flavors just right
- to taste freshly ground pepper a little kick to finish it off
Instructions
Instructions
- Grab a medium bowl and whisk olive oil and mayo together until smooth and silky.
- Add white vinegar and granulated sugar, whisking well to dissolve sugar clumps.
- Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder while continuing to whisk to blend flavors.
- Stir in freshly grated parmesan cheese until it melts slightly into the oils.
- Pour in salt and freshly ground pepper, give a final whisk and taste to adjust seasoning as desired.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Before serving, give the dressing one last quick stir and pour over your favorite salad.
Notes
Makes about ¾ cup dressing – enough for 1-2 large salads or multiple smaller ones. Store leftovers in a sealed glass jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Thaw well before use and shake or whisk again if separation occurs.