Copycat Olive Garden Salad Recipe
Copycat Olive Garden Salad is a true take on the original recipe with fresh lettuce greens, roma tomatoes and pepperoncini peppers. Served family style, just like the restaurant!
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups mixed lettuce leaves
- 2 medium Roma Tomatoes seeds removed, sliced lengthwise and in wedges
- 1 small red onion sliced very thin
- 6 medium mild Pepperoncini peppers about 6
- 6 medium black olives sliced
- 1 cup croutons
- Garnishes: Fresh shaved Parmesan Olive Garden House Italian Dressing, Fresh ground pepper
For the Dressing
- 1 packet Italian Dressing Mix
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss all of the salad ingredients until well blended.
- Place all dressing ingredients in a food processor and pulse until blended and smooth. OR whisk vigorously until well mixed.
- Pour 1/2 cup dressing over salad and toss. Serve family style, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh cracked black pepper.
- Refrigerate remaining dressing in a sealed container for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Copycat Olive Garden Salad Recipe
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
231
% Daily Value*
Fat
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
244
mg
11
%
Potassium
277
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
3073
IU
61
%
Vitamin C
43
mg
52
%
Calcium
41
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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