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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (46g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons dry pectin Egg Beaters egg substitute
Calories 166
Calories from Fat 123		(73%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 13.7g	21%
	Saturated Fat 2.6g	12%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.8g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 6mg		2%
Sodium 555mg		23%
Potassium 7mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.2g		3%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
	Sugars 3.5g
Protein 1.9g		3%
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A Night at the Olive Garden without Leaving Home

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Copycat of Olive Garden Italian Salad Dressing

Recipe #18840 | 10 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Graybert
Feb 4, 2002

This is a copy cat recipe of the Olive Garden's Italian Salad Dressing.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 1/2 tablespoons grated romano cheese
2 tablespoons dry pectin
2 tablespoons Egg Beaters egg substitute
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1
Combine all of the ingredients with a mixer on medium speed or in a blender on low speed for 30 seconds.
2
Chill at least 1 hour.
3
Serve over mixed greens.

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From: JFitz

On Sep 27, 2009

Made this for my daughters Pasta dinner for the Field Hockey team. This has now become the favorite salad for the team. Followed the recipe exactly and it came out great. Thanks this is a keeper

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From: LEEZAH4

On Jul 11, 2009

Great Italian dressing-just a bit acidic, but it is Italian, not supposed to be sugary sweet. Prepared exactly as recipe was written. For those who didn't like it-I'm guessing that they didn't allow enough time for the flavors to meld together, I tried some directly afterwards-UGH-tasted like vinegar. This recipe is a keeper for sure. I can't say that this tastes like Olive Garden, since we don't have that in our neck of the woods, but was an excellent dressing.

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From: Roxygirl in Colorado

On Jun 4, 2005

I have made this dressing for several years and LOVE it! It has a unique tangy flavor and with the pectin makes for a creamy texture. I have made it without the pectin in a pinch, but it is far better with it. I also have made it with white sugar and honey, but the corn syrup is much better (I was surprised how much!). I do add more oregano and red pepper flakes, and a little extra cheese doesn't hurt. I've also made it with red wine vinegar, but didn't like it as much. Usually, I'm all for making substitutions in a pinch, but following the directions closely really results in a better dressing. I've also used this on a variety of lettuces, but prefer romaine the most. This would taste great on a chopped salad, too. I'm going to make it tomorrow for some dinner guests. I know they will love it. Roxygirl in Colo.

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From: talktojvc

On Nov 20, 2008

I just wanted to pass along--You can buy bottled dressing from Olive Garden for 4.95 and get the real thing. Sometimes it is just easier. This dressing is close - a little tangy, but not the real thing. Still a very good italian dressing recipe.

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