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Olive Garden Salad

Ultimate Olive Garden Salad: Fresh Taste at Home

Recreate the beloved Olive Garden Salad with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups American Salad Blend or chopped lettuce
  • 1/2 cup Pepperoncini Peppers sliced
  • 1 cup Tomato chopped or cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives sliced
  • 1 cup Croutons store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese for dressing
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 unit Lemon Juice from one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning

Equipment

  • blender
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Salad tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a blender, combine the olive oil, white wine vinegar, grated Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the American salad blend, sliced pepperoncini peppers, chopped tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, sliced black olives, croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to mix.
  3. Toss the salad mixture again and drizzle the homemade dressing over the salad. Toss lightly to coat everything evenly.
  4. Transfer the salad to serving plates and serve immediately, with extra dressing on the side if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Enjoy the freshest flavors by using high-quality ingredients and serving immediately for the best texture and taste.

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