Olive Garden Italian Salad Dressing

Author: Michelle Petrano

Ingredients

• $\frac{1}{2}$ cup white vinegar
• $\frac{1}{3}$ cup water
• $\frac{1}{3}$ cup vegetable oil
• $\frac{1}{4}$ cup corn syrup
• $2\frac{1}{2}$ Tbsp. grated Romano cheese
• 2 Tbsp. dry pectin
• 2 Tbsp. beaten egg or egg substitute
• $1\frac{1}{4}$ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• $\frac{1}{2}$ tsp. minced garlic
• $\frac{1}{4}$ dried parsley flakes
• Pinch of dried oregano
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

• Combine all of the ingredients with a mixer on medium speed or in a blender on low speed for $30$ seconds.
• Chill at least one hour.
• Serve over mixed greens, or use as a marinade.

Tip

For a ”lower carb” version… Omit the corn syrup and replace with a little extra oil and some fake sugar.