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Italian Restaurant-Style Dressing

SUBMITTED BY: Barb

"This salad dressing recipe is similar to one that is served at a popular Italian restaurant chain."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 19 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min
Original recipe yield 1 1/2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons dry pectin
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch dried oregano

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a blender, combine the vinegar, water, oil, corn syrup, cheese, pectin, salt, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes and oregano. Blend for 30 seconds and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by I'm nuts too...
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS DRESSING!! I forgot to pick up the pectin, so that got exempted. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2004 by JJG2
I agree, this was tasteless and watery, not at all like the Olive Garden salad dressing. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2004 by KRAMER21629
This is a beautiful recipe! Even my husband loved it and he's a devoted Ranch Dressing fan! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2003 by ERIN2233
oh my gosh, this dressing is FABULOUS!!!!!! My whole loved this dressing. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2003 by TRIPLEJ28
Great taste and plenty easy to make with items on hand. Used this for a Chicken Marinade,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2003 by LADYEM
This turned out awful! Mine, too, was like water. Not only did the mixture separate, but it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2003 by JOSIE
I was really happy with the look and taste of this dressing, but the consistency was way off! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2008 by J La
This dressing is comparable to some very good Italian dressings in local Italian restaurants. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2006 by Juli J.
This recipe makes a great dressing. I blend the lemon juice and vinegar alone for about 20... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2006 by Cindy
I replaced the corn syrup by adding honey. It turned out great. Also added a pinch of black... MORE

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