Creamy Italian Dressing | Olive Garden Healthy Copycat Recipe

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Plain yogurt is lower in fat and calories

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: milk + vinegar

💰Cheaper: milk + lemon juice

Milk + vinegar is a cost-effective substitute for buttermilk

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option with a cheesy flavor

Start with 1 cup of light olive oil in a jar.

Add 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar.

Add 3 tablespoons of homemade mayonnaise.

Add 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese.

Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of mustard powder (or Dijon mustard).

Add 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Add a couple dashes of pepper.

Screw on the lid and shake the jar until well combined.

Equipment Needed

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