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The Old Spaghetti Factory’s Creamy Pesto Salad Dressing Copycat

A tangy, creamy basil-Parmesan dressing that turns a simple green salad into something restaurant-worthy in minutes.

Side · Italian · 6 ingredients

Prep 5 min · Total 35 min · Makes about 1 1/4 cups

The Old Spaghetti Factory’s Creamy Pesto Salad Dressing Copycat

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise, full fat
  • 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 2 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup freshly, finely grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a medium mixing bowl, then whisk everything together until the dressing is smooth and evenly combined.
  2. Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  3. Spoon or drizzle it over green salad.
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