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Italian Restaurant-Style Salad Dressing II

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"This dressing is delicious and just like the creamy dressing served at a popular Italian restaurant. You may add sugar to taste if it seems too tart." — Michele O'Sullivan

Directions

In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, oil, corn syrup, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 10, 2004

I WAS GOING TO SUBMIT THIS RECIPE IF NO ONE ELSE HAD! THIS STUFF IS FANTASTIC - LIKE THE ONE SERVED AT THE OLIVE GARDEN. I ADD APPROXIMATELY 3-4 TBS OF SUGAR BECAUSE I DID FIND IT TO BE TOO TART. AND BEST OF ALL, IT'S RELATIVELY LOW FAT.

—janelle

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 28, 2010

This tasted nothing like olive garded dressing..i added extra sugar like others and it still didn't help with the taste :( I will not be making this again

—Jaylex85

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40 Ratings

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Sep 25, 2004

This is excellent and really does have the same appeal as the Italian restaurants. Simple, tasty and quick.I also added 2 TBS. sugar. I did find by refrigerating it overnight it thickens up and the flavors really blend together. Yummy! Thanks for ending my search.

—GADABOUT

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May 11, 2005

My husband took one bite and spent it back out. I didn't realize how strong this dressing is. I don't think any amount of added sugar could of helped this. I can't imagine any restaurant serving such a bad tasting dressing.

—Julie

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Aug 31, 2005

Wonderful! My husband gave it 5 stars (and he's kind of picky about salad dressings)! Before adding sugar as other reviewers suggested, I tasted it, and it was perfect just as written; for us, the corn syrup was just enough sweetener. Definately will go into my permanant files!

—nmchilecat

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Aug 05, 2005

I really enjoyed this dressing. I served it in a tossed salad when company came over, and everyone raved about it. My grandfather even asked me for the recipe. I think that it would also be great on a pasta salad. Thanks for the recipe.

—sheri

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May 04, 2009

This is an EXCELLENT recipe, not too tart at all as is. I used mayo with olive oil (by kraft), some white balsamic vinegar, and canola oil in place of veg. oil. It turned out super. Thanks a bunch

—beaglescout

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Aug 12, 2007

Everyone asked for the recipe. The only thing I did different was I didn't have white vinegar so I used red wine vinegar, I used garlic powder instead of actual garlic, I added 1 tsp of sugar, and I whisked it instead of using a blender. Great taste!

—Eve

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Nutrition

Calories
175 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
6 g
2%

Cholesterol
11 mg
4%

Fat
16.5 g
25%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
1.7 g
3%

Sodium
161 mg
6%

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

Nutritional Information

Italian Restaurant-Style Salad Dressing II

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 175
Calories from Fat: 148

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.5g 25 %
Saturated Fat 3g 15 %
Cholesterol 11mg 4 %
Sodium 161mg 6 %
** Potassium 15mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 6g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 1.7g 3 %
** Sugars 0.3g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 3 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin 3 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** 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.