Description
Bring the flavors of your favorite restaurant home with this Copycat Olive Garden Salad! Crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tangy pepperoncini, black olives, red onion, crunchy croutons, and shredded Parmesan all tossed in that famous zesty Italian dressing. It’s the perfect side for pasta night, pizza, or as a refreshing starter to any meal.
Ingredients
Salad
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1 (24-ounce) bag garden salad mix
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3 medium roma tomatoes, sliced
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1 cup pepperoncini
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1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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1 cup large black olives
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1 cup croutons
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Optional Homemade Salad Base (instead of bagged mix)
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6 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped
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1 cup shredded carrots
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1 cup shredded red cabbage
Dressing
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Olive Garden salad dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
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Combine the Salad Ingredients
In a large serving bowl, add the garden salad mix, sliced roma tomatoes, pepperoncini, red onion, black olives, croutons, and shredded Parmesan cheese. -
Toss with Dressing
Just before serving, drizzle the salad with your desired amount of Olive Garden salad dressing. Toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
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Serve Immediately
Plate and serve right away for the freshest flavor and crunch.
Notes
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For a homemade dressing, combine mayonnaise, white vinegar, lemon juice, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
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Serve with breadsticks or alongside a hearty pasta dish for the full Olive Garden experience.
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To keep the salad crisp, add the dressing right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 165g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 7mg