Description
Olive Garden Salad brings the vibrant flavors of Italy right to your dining table, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, gatherings, or as a refreshing side. This easy-to-make recipe features a delightful mix of fresh greens and colorful vegetables, topped with a homemade zesty Italian dressing that mimics the beloved restaurant version. Perfectly customizable, you can add your favorite ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy this crisp, flavorful salad that’s sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 8 cups chopped lettuce
- ¼ cup shredded red cabbage
- ¼ cup julienne carrots
- ¼ cup red onion
- ½ cup black olives
- 2 roma tomatoes (sliced)
- 1/3 cup pepperoncinis
- 1 cup croutons
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 packet Zesty Italian Dressing Mix
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 1½ teaspoons mayo
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Blend all dressing ingredients in a mini food processor or shake in a jar until emulsified. Refrigerate until use.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Pat sliced tomatoes dry with paper towels to avoid sogginess.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine lettuce and other chopped vegetables.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently; sprinkle croutons and Parmesan on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg