https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:43:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-bottled-italian-dressing#post-2877956 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 15:37:11 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2877956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great call with the Olive Garden dressing. I tested the recipe this weekend and the pasta salad turned out great. It’s vegetation not vegan and that’s ok. 🌱 If you wanted to make it for a weeknight here’s the halved, super simple recipe.</p> <p>- 16oz/ 2 cups dry Rotini (measure this because 16oz box of pasta has 32 oz of pasta)<br /> - 8 oz/ 1 cup OG dressing<br /> - 1 tbsp dry Italian seasoning<br /> - 3 chopped plum tomatoes<br /> - 1 chopped cucumber<br /> - 1 bunch chopped Spring onions<br /> - 2 oz/ 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (I used shredded Kraft) </p> [attach=3033/19/pow19z.450x600.5B26129F-19BF-4A81-9486-5B389051056B.jpeg] [attach=3033/19/pow1a0.450x600.2DD22F0E-7403-4AAC-B84A-4FD99621EA40.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-bottled-italian-dressing#post-2874072 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 07:08:56 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2874072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@krispi: @babypugs: @Petitduck: @QBbride: a lot of Olive Garden fans over here! Totally forgot the last time I went to an Olive Garden I said aloud “this salad is really good!” :happy: I’m going to start there and Newman’s because looking at my pantry that seems to be my most prevalent salad dressing brand. Have you all tried Newman’s Buttermilk Ranch with slow baked chicken- amazing!</p> <p>@Petitduck: @Jennibenni: thanks for the vinegar hack! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-bottled-italian-dressing#post-2874024 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:23:48 +0000 QBbride 2874024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love Olive Garden from Costco but I don’t know if it’s vegan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-bottled-italian-dressing#post-2874023 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:22:56 +0000 pinkb 2874023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We like Newmans Italian or Greek for pasta, I get rid of a lot of the oil though there is just way too much in my opinion. I use the kraft zesty Italian as a marinade on chicken and veg though..yummy. But it tastes too tinny for pasta I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-bottled-italian-dressing#post-2874021 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:18:28 +0000 Jennibenni 2874021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ditto extra vinegar! Red wine and champagne vinegar are both yum! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-bottled-italian-dressing#post-2874020 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:15:02 +0000 JennyPenny 2874020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the Newman's Own Olive Oil and Vinegar. Its simple but flavorful and goes with everything. Reading the ingredient list it looks vegan too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-bottled-italian-dressing#post-2874019 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:12:08 +0000 Petitduck 2874019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Newman’s, Olive Garden, or golden Italian not zesty. But throwing a splash of extra vinegar in (apple cider, white, red wine) adds a nice little zing to the salad. I find pasta salad really absorbs and loses flavour easily/quickly so it’s ncie to mix some in ahead of time and then great if you can freshen it up with extra or some vinegar right before serving.</p> <p>I make my own dressing for pasta salad: apple cider vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh grated garlic, dried Italian herbs, a bit of maple syrup, and a bit of salt. I like more vinegar than oil as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-bottled-italian-dressing#post-2874017 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 19:46:01 +0000 jape14 2874017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually like to use a red wine vinaigrette in pasta salad vs. a generic italian dressing. I like the cucina antica brand but it has honey so not vegan. I bet annie's, whole foods, or TJs has a vegan version though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-bottled-italian-dressing#post-2874013 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 19:17:21 +0000 Bluemasonjar 2874013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always use Wishbone Italian dressing for my pasta salad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-bottled-italian-dressing#post-2874012 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 19:17:01 +0000 babypugs 2874012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@krispi: I didn't know they sold light Olive Garden! I'll have to check it out. </p> <p>We buy the regular bottled Olive Garden dressing and it's soooooo good. If you're a Costco member, you can buy two giant bottles for around $6. I'm ashamed to say how quickly we go through them.</p> <p>ETA I totally overlooked the vegan part. Sorry about that--it very likely is not. :crying: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-bottled-italian-dressing#post-2874001 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:55:14 +0000 lioneyes 2874001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Newman’s own Italian </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-bottled-italian-dressing#post-2873997 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:41:05 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2873997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love wegmans parmesan Italian for pasta salads but obviously it requires a wegmans since it is a store brand </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-bottled-italian-dressing#post-2873996 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:39:08 +0000 krispi 2873996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know if it's vegan, but I have Olive Garden's lite salad dressing that I bought at the grocery store, and it tastes just like the restaurant version. I love their salads! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-bottled-italian-dressing#post-2873995 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:33:33 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2873995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What’s your favorite bottled Italian dressing? Any hacks to make it taste any fresher? I’m using in a very simple pasta salad that just calls for dressing, cucumber, tomatoes, scallions &amp; Parmesan cheese served on the side.</p> <p>For reference I’ve tried Kraft Zesty Italian and don’t love it for the “zing” and oiliness. I really like Annie’s Ceasar dressing, but this salad needs to be vegan and friendly to a wide range of palates. </p>