Olive Garden Salad: The Best Homemade Dressing Copycat Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Neutral oil (e.g., canola or grapeseed)
• 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise (full-fat preferred)
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp Dried Italian seasoning blend (Oregano, Basil, Thyme)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Kosher salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 tsp Finely minced dried parsley
• 2 Tbsp Cold water (or liquid from pepperoncini jar)
• 1 large head Iceberg lettuce (cored and chopped)
• 1 heart Romaine lettuce (chopped)
• 2 medium Vine-ripe tomatoes (cut into wedges)
• 1/4 medium Red onion (very thinly sliced)
• 1/2 cup Black pitted olives (drained)
• 1/2 cup Jarred pepperoncini peppers (whole or sliced)
• 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Seasoned croutons