Italian Restaurant-Style Dressing Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 23, 2003

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS DRESSING!! I forgot to pick up the pectin, so that got exempted. I just blended the oil alone for about 45 seconds, and added the other ingredients (so that it wouldn't seperate). Don't let the corn syrup scare you, as I almost didn't try this because I thought that ingredient was odd. Thanks Barb!!

—I'm nuts too...

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 18, 2004

I agree, this was tasteless and watery, not at all like the Olive Garden salad dressing. I found it to be a disappointment.

—JJG2

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34 Ratings

Jun 05, 2008

I haven't tried this recipe yet, but I have a suggestion for all those who's dressing came out watery. Try mixing all but the oil together, then slowly pour the oil in as the blender is running. I have made good season's Italian dressing in the blender this way for many years and have never had to shake the jar again, even after being refrigerated for a couple of days.

—COOKSWIFE

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Jul 09, 2004

This is a beautiful recipe! Even my husband loved it and he's a devoted Ranch Dressing fan! I chose to use olive oil and took the advise of another review and blended the oil alone for a while and then added the other ingredients. It was so tangy and tickled the tongue! I have lots of company coming this month and I'm making it for everyone of them. Thank you so much!

—KRAMER21629

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Sep 15, 2003

This turned out awful! Mine, too, was like water. Not only did the mixture separate, but it was also a cloudy, milky color - nothing at all like a vinaigrette.

—LADYEM

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May 27, 2003

oh my gosh, this dressing is FABULOUS!!!!!! My whole loved this dressing.

—ERIN2233

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Oct 02, 2003

Great taste and plenty easy to make with items on hand. Used this for a Chicken Marinade, also on this site. Will try it as dressing next time.

—SweetBasil

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Sep 27, 2010

This was pretty good. It really does taste quite similar to O.G's - wish I had seen this recipe when I was craving their salad while pregnant (and lived 45 min away). I'm not loving the corn syrup, as we try to avoid GMO ingredients. Might experiment with agave nectar or honey next time.

—ScottFamily

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Nutrition

Calories
156 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
10.3 g
3%

Cholesterol
3 mg
< 1%

Fat
12.9 g
20%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
0.9 g
2%

Sodium
1195 mg
48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Italian Restaurant-Style Dressing

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 156
** Calories from Fat: 116

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 12.9g 20 %
** Saturated Fat 2g 10 %
** Cholesterol 3mg < 1 %
** Sodium 1195mg 48 %
** Potassium 11mg < 1 %
** Total Carbohydrates 10.3g 3 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
** Protein 0.9g 2 %
** Sugars 0.1g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 2 %
** Calcium 4 %
** Iron 3 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin 2 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.