Description
A copycat recipe for the popular Olive Garden salad with crisp lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and a creamy Italian dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/4 cup croutons
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, and pepperoncini.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, red wine vinegar, water, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
- Add the croutons and grated Parmesan cheese, and toss again.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a tangier dressing, add an extra teaspoon of red wine vinegar.
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers if desired.
- Make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Olive Garden Salad, copycat salad, Italian dressing, garden salad, restaurant salad