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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!

Copycat Olive Garden Salad Recipe

231kcal
5 from 4 votes
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Prep 15 minutes
Total 15 minutes
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!
Servings 6
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Italian

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

  1. In a large bowl, toss all of the salad ingredients until well blended.
  2. Place all dressing ingredients in a food processor and pulse until blended and smooth. OR whisk vigorously until well mixed.
  3. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over salad and toss. Serve family style, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh cracked black pepper.
  4. Refrigerate remaining dressing in a sealed container for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving1cupCalories231kcalCarbohydrates11gProtein3gFat21gSaturated Fat3gCholesterol1mgSodium244mgPotassium277mgFiber3gSugar3gVitamin A3073IUVitamin C43mgCalcium41mgIron1mg

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