Olive Garden Salad Dressing Recipe – MSG and High Fructose Corn Syrup FREE (2024)

If you have been to the Olive Garden restaurant then you know how yummy their Italian salad dressing is. If not, you need to try it. The dressing is available in most stores, but have you checked out the ingredients? It’s not too bad, but if you are trying to AVOID high fructose corn syrup or MSG, and you would like it to have better quality oil, then this recipe is for you! It tastes spot on delicious without all the yucky stuff added.

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What is so bad about High Fructose Corn Syrup anyway?

Dr. Mark Hyman stated in an article from the Huffington Post why you should NEVER consume High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS).

“In America today, we are eating huge doses of sugar, especially high fructose corn syrup. It is sweeter and cheaper than regular sugar and is in every processed food and sugar-sweetened drink. Purging it from your diet is the single best thing you can do for your health!”

In this post from Dr. Axe, he gives some interesting information.

9 dangers of eatingHigh Fructose Corn Syrup

1. Weight gain

2. Cancer

3. Fatty liver & liver stress

4. Increased cholesterol levels

5. Diabetes

6. High blood pressure

7. Heart disease

8. Leaky gut

9. Increased mercury intake

What are your options for alternatives?

One of my favorite mentors on health and nutrition is Robyn Openshaw. I have been following her for many, many years and she hasn’t ever steered me wrong. She now has a podcast that I am going HIGHLY recommend you start following! In podcast #10 Robyngoes over the good, the bad and the ugly of sugar. Not only does she talk about how bad the stuff is for us, she gives some great ideas of what to use to sweeten our foods. Love it, and love her!

What is the deal with MSG?

MSG, monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer added to thousands of the foods you and your family regularly eat, especially if you are like most Americans and eat the majority of your food as processed foods or in restaurants. It is highly addictive and makes food taste better.

Most people DON’T know that MSG has been linked to brain damage, tumors, and lesions, nervous system and endocrine problems. You can see many studies (144 at last count) at pubmed.com on how rats have been injected with MSG to make them obese for studying diabetes.

Dr. Mercola in his opening statement from a post on his website said,

”A widespread and silent killer that’s worse for your health than alcohol, nicotine and many drugs is likely lurking in your kitchen cabinets right now.”

He is referring to MSG.

I don’t like to cause alarm and bring FEAR into eating, however, I do feel driven to share some of these things that I have learned with you. In our home, we have been trying to clean up our eating habits for many years. We have done it a little at a time and and most of it seems like second nature now. We read labels, we avoid high fructose corn syrup, we haven’t drank milk for over 7years, and we avoid things with MSG like the plaque. It is a process that you go through a little at a time,once you become aware of what is good and what isn’t.

Make adjustments a little at a time

I know it may not seem like a big deal, because EVERYONE is eating this stuff. You may also be thinking that you can’t avoid it, but you CAN and you NEED to. Start reading labels and be brave enough to just put it back on the shelf if it has these substances in it. It is NOT worth it! Doesn’t it always go back to eating as many WHOLE FOODS as possible? Easier said than done, I know. Do the best you can, enjoy food, enjoy eating it.

Enough of that stuff. Let’s get back to information on how to make a yummy salad dressing that you won’t have to stress over.

This is what you need

  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Italian Dressing MixI make my own using this awesome recipe, or you can use oneItalian Season packets that come in the store. However, make sure there are no nasty ingredients in there.
  • ¼ cup white distilled vinegar
  • ¾ cup olive oil, or avocado oil can be used
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ Tablespoon mayonnaise

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This is what you do

  • Simply add all the ingredients to a glass jar and shake. I love these plastic lids. These lids come in handy for so many things. You can get them here.

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  • The dressing will settle and separate, as no emulsifiers have been added (this is a good thing!)
  • Give it a good shake when you are ready to use it.

Olive Garden Salad Dressing Recipe – MSG and High Fructose Corn Syrup FREE

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This is a spot on Olive Garden Salad dressing without the MSG and High fructose corn syrup.

  • Prep Time5 min
  • Total Time5 min
  • Course
    • Dressing

Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Italian Dressing MixI make my own using this awesome recipe, or you can use oneItalian Season packets that come in the store. However, make sure there are no nasty ingredients in there.
    • ¼ cup white distilled vinegar
    • ¾ cup olive oil, or avocado oil can be used
    • ¼ cup water
    • ½ teaspoon sugar (optional)
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ Tablespoon mayonnaise

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So there you have it! Wasn’t that simple?

See, eating healthy doesn’t have to be HARD or complicated. I hope this gives you a resource for a yummy, healthy dressing.

Enjoy preparing, and eating a yummy salad!

Cheers!

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Olive Garden Salad Dressing Recipe – MSG and High Fructose Corn Syrup FREE (2024)

FAQs

Does olive garden dressing contain MSG? ›

Our food recipes do not use added MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) and, based on information from our suppliers, MSG is not added to any of the ingredients we use. However, certain foods and ingredients naturally contain glutamate or glutamic acid (such as tomatoes, milk, cheese, mushrooms and certain yeasts and proteins).

Does salad dressing have high fructose corn syrup? ›

When eating a salad, you shouldn't have to worry about being unhealthy. But if you're slathering on salad dressing over your lettuce and veggies, you're actually adding more sugar and calories to your meal. Many store-bought salad dressings are packed with HFCS.

Can you put MSG in salad dressing? ›

The vast majority of our food editors favored the version with MSG. Why? Because MSG is umami, a flavor that feels more like a sensation, bringing an inexplicable complexity to dishes. I've since started adding MSG to every salad dressing I make.

What are the ingredients in Olive Garden Signature dressing? ›

Water, Soybean Oil, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Eggs, Romano Cheese (Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Dehydrated Garlic, Spice, Xanthan Gum, Dextrose, Annatto Color, Calcium Disodium EDTA Added to Protect Flavor, Natural Flavor.

Is Olive Garden's salad dressing healthy? ›

There are 40 calories in a 1 tablespoon (15.000g) serving size of Olive Garden Italian Dressing. The calorie breakdown is 90% fat, 10% carbs, and 0% protein.

Does Catalina dressing have MSG? ›

This product is likely msg free.

What is the most unhealthiest salad dressing? ›

Caesar dressing. Made up of mayonnaise, cheese, salt and oil (and all too often, anchovies), Caesar tends to be one of the least healthy options out there. Those ingredients cause it to be high in both saturated fats and sodium.

Why is high fructose corn syrup worse than sugar? ›

When comparing equal doses of HFCS and regular sugar, research shows no difference in feelings of fullness, insulin response, leptin levels, or effects on body weight. One 2022 study found the HFCS group had significantly higher levels of CRP, a marker of inflammation.

What mayo does not have high fructose corn syrup? ›

Duke's Light Mayonnaise with Olive Oil is naturally rich in Omega 3 acids and has no trans fats or high fructose corn syrup.

How does MSG affect the body? ›

Beside its flavour enhancing effects, MSG has been associated with various forms of toxicity (Figure 1(Fig. 1)). MSG has been linked with obesity, metabolic disorders, Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, neurotoxic effects and detrimental effects on the reproductive organs.

What is the best substitute for MSG? ›

Soy sauce is a good substitute, rich in umami. As with broth cubes, first check the list of ingredients to ensure that there is no MSG added. Oyster sauce, fish sauce (nam pla), and Worcestershire sauce can also be used to enhance the taste of dishes. Being high in salt, they should be used in moderation.

What salad dressing does Olive Garden use? ›

What's in Olive Garden salad dressing? Olive Garden has two versions of its salad dressing: signature Italian and Light Italian. The signature Italian is a vinaigrette, but instead of olive oil and balsamic vinegar as you might expect, it's made with soybean oil and distilled vinegar.

Is store bought Olive Garden dressing the same? ›

The next time you're dining in, you can add a bottle or two directly onto your order and take home that salty, tangy dressing to spice up your homemade salads. And don't worry — it's exactly the same as what Olive Garden normally serves.

What is the Olive Garden House salad made of? ›

Olive Garden House Salad – Dress lettuce greens with thinly sliced red onions, wedges of roma tomatoes, pungent pepperoncinis, crunchy croutons, grated parmesan, and last but not least, drizzled with Italian house dressing!

Does Hidden Valley Ranch dressing have MSG in it? ›

The ingredients in the seasoning packet have changed a bit since Henson first wrote the recipe and in particular, monosodium glutamate (MSG) is now one of the ingredients.

Does Thousand Island dressing have MSG? ›

Hellmann's Classics Thousand Island Salad Dressing Salad Bar Bottles Gluten Free, No Artificial Flavors, added MSG or High Fructose Corn Syrup, Colors from Natural Sources, 32 oz, Pack of 6.

Does ranch dressing have monosodium glutamate? ›

In addition to the original ones from the homey 1954 recipe — vegetable oil, buttermilk, and herbs — there's also phosphoric acid, zantham gum, and MSG.

Does Olive Garden dressing have a lot of sodium? ›

"If you choose the Famous House Salad and get the low-fat Italian dressing, the calories are a mere 80 and the sodium is a reasonable 520mg, but if you order the House Salad and get the Italian dressing, the sodium bounds up to 1380mg," said Largeman-Roth.

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