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Olive Garden Salad Recipe


  • Author: ARLINDA
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

This Olive Garden salad recipe brings the taste of the famous restaurant salad to your home! Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, and crunchy croutons tossed in a tangy Italian dressing. It’s easy to make, perfect as a side dish or a light meal, and tastes just like the original!


Ingredients

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  • Salad:
    • 1 head romaine lettuce (or a mix of romaine and iceberg)
    • 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
    • 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
    • ½ cup black olives (pitted)
    • 68 pepperoncini peppers
    • 1 cup croutons
    • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Dressing:
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ⅓ cup white vinegar
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 tbsp sugar
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Prepare the Salad:
    • Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly, then tear into bite-sized pieces.
    • Thinly slice the red onion and halve the grape tomatoes.
    • In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, onions, tomatoes, black olives, and pepperoncini.
  • Make the Dressing:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, white vinegar, and lemon juice.
    • Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
    • Stir in sugar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
    • Add Parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth.
    • Chill the dressing for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor.
  • Assemble the Salad:
    • Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
    • Add croutons and freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Serve:
    • Serve immediately for the freshest, crispiest salad.

Notes

For extra crunch, make homemade croutons by toasting bread cubes with olive oil and Italian seasoning.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (No cooking required)
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 230 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg