Copycat Olive Garden Style Italian Dressing

A tangy, creamy Italian dressing with Parmesan, herbs, and red wine vinegar that tastes close to the restaurant favorite.

Yield:1 ½ cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Special Equipment: Mason Jar

Ingredients

• ½ cup red wine vinegar

• ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tbsp mayonnaise optional

• ½ tsp sugar optional

• Pinch red pepper flakes optional

Directions

1. In a bowl or mason jar combine vinegar, honey, lemon juice, seasoning mix, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

2. Slowly whisk in olive oil until creamy and combined.

3. Stir in Parmesan cheese.

4. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

5. Shake or whisk again before using.