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

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