Low Fat Olive Garden Salad Dressing

Recreate the classic restaurant favorite with this Low Fat Olive Garden Salad Dressing, a lighter version of the beloved Italian-inspired dressing that doesn’t skimp on flavor. This homemade recipe combines pantry staples like white wine vinegar, light mayonnaise, and a touch of Parmesan cheese, enhanced by zesty Italian seasoning, parsley, and garlic powder. A pinch of xanthan gum helps achieve that signature creamy consistency while keeping it low in fat and calories. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make dressing is perfect for topping crisp salads, drizzling over veggies, or even as a dip. Savor the taste of Olive Garden at home, guilt-free!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 0.333 cup White wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Canola oil
• 3 tablespoons Light mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried parsley flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Xanthan gum
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the water, white wine vinegar, canola oil, and light mayonnaise.

Step 2

Whisk the ingredients together until well blended and smooth.

Step 3

Add the corn syrup, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice to the mixture. Continue to whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 4

Stir in the dried Italian seasoning, dried parsley flakes, garlic powder, salt, xanthan gum, and black pepper.

Step 5

Whisk the dressing vigorously for about 1-2 minutes to ensure the xanthan gum is fully integrated, giving the mixture a slightly thicker consistency.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper according to preference.

Step 7

Transfer the dressing to a pourable container or a jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 8

Refrigerate the dressing for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Shake or stir the dressing well before each use. Serve over your favorite salad or use as a fresh dip for vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(462.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	539.8

Total Fat 41.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.2g
Cholesterol 17.5mg	0%
Sodium 1185.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 32.8g
Protein 4.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 146.7mg	0%
Iron 0.5mg	0%
Potassium 103.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.0%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 27.7%