Italian Restaurant-Style Dressing Recipe
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Italian Restaurant-Style Dressing

By: Barb 
"This salad dressing recipe is similar to one that is served at a popular Italian restaurant chain."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 1/2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 156 | Total Fat: 12.9g | Cholesterol: 3mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by I'm nuts too...   view full review
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS DRESSING!! I forgot to pick up the pectin, so that got exempted. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2008 by COOKSWIFE   view full review
I haven't tried this recipe yet, but I have a suggestion for all those who's dressing came out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2004 by JJG2   view full review
I agree, this was tasteless and watery, not at all like the Olive Garden salad dressing. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2004 by KRAMER21629   view full review
This is a beautiful recipe! Even my husband loved it and he's a devoted Ranch Dressing fan! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2003 by LADYEM   view full review
This turned out awful! Mine, too, was like water. Not only did the mixture separate, but it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2003 by ERIN2233   view full review
oh my gosh, this dressing is FABULOUS!!!!!! My whole loved this dressing.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2003 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great taste and plenty easy to make with items on hand. Used this for a Chicken Marinade,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2003 by JOSIE   view full review
I was really happy with the look and taste of this dressing, but the consistency was way off! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2006 by Juli J.   view full review
This recipe makes a great dressing. I blend the lemon juice and vinegar alone for about 20...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by ScottFamily   view full review
This was pretty good. It really does taste quite similar to O.G's - wish I had seen this...

 

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