Description
Learn how to make a delicious and easy Copycat Olive Garden Salad with this simple recipe. Crisp lettuce, fresh veggies, olives, and a zesty dressing, topped with crunchy croutons and Parmesan cheese!
Ingredients
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Salad
- 8 cups chopped Lettuce
- 1/4 cup red cabbage shredded
- 1/4 cup Carrots julienne
- 1/4 cup Red onion
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 2 roma tomatoes sliced
- 1/3 cup pepperoncinis
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dressing
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 (.7 oz.) packet Zesty Italian Dressing Mix
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons mayo
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine the dressing ingredients: Blend or shake well to emulsify, then refrigerate.
- Prepare salad ingredients: Absorb excess moisture from tomatoes.
- Combine salad ingredients: Except for dressing, croutons, and Parmesan.
- Drizzle with dressing: Toss salad, add croutons and Parmesan, then serve.
Notes
- Iceberg and romaine lettuce work well in this recipe.
- Roma tomatoes and cocktail tomatoes are recommended.
- Pepperoncini peppers can be found near pickles and olives.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best results.
- Leftover dressing can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil is preferred for the dressing.
- Stir dressing if it solidifies; mix the salad just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
