Olive Garden Salad

Olive Garden Salad

This Copy Cat Olive Garden salad recipe is the perfect make at home recipe of the restaurant version. With crisp lettuce, pepperoncini peppers, onions, tomatoes, black olives, croutons and homemade Olive Garden salad dressing. This hearty salad is perfect as a side dish, or add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 batch Olive Garden Salad Dressing
  • 1 10 ounce bag American Salad blend
  • 6 pepperoncini peppers
  • 1 to mato

    sliced

  • 1/4 red onion

    thinly sliced

  • 12 black olives
  • 1 cup croutons
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan

    grated

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

    grated

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

  1. 1

    Using  a cheese grated, grate the parmesan cheese.

  2. 2

    Wash and chop the tomatoes, slice the olives and the onions.

Olive Garden Salad

Olive Garden Salad

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About this Recipe

Dreaming of that iconic restaurant-style salad with its signature tang and generous toppings? This copycat Olive Garden Salad recipe lets you bring those cherished flavors right into your kitchen, offering a refreshing and satisfying dish that's perfect for any occasion.

What truly sets this recipe apart is its homemade Olive Garden salad dressing. Crafted with the perfect balance of olive oil, white wine vinegar, grated Parmesan, and a hint of mayonnaise and lemon, this dressing captures the exact creamy, zesty essence you love. It transforms simple salad greens into an extraordinary culinary experience.

Prepare for a vibrant medley of textures and tastes. You'll savor the delightful crunch of crisp American salad blend and hearty croutons, complemented by the fresh burst of sliced tomato and the subtle, sharp notes of thinly sliced red onion. Briny black olives and the unmistakable zest of pepperoncini peppers add layers of flavor, all generously coated in that irresistible homemade dressing. It’s a hearty salad, designed to satisfy with every forkful, embodying the full experience of its restaurant inspiration.

Make this Olive Garden Salad your own with a few simple tweaks. To turn it into a more substantial meal, consider adding some grilled chicken or shrimp. For a vegetarian option, extra vegetables like cucumber or bell peppers would be a welcome addition. If you prefer a milder tang, you can adjust the number of pepperoncini peppers to your taste. You can also experiment with different types of black olives for varied brininess.

This robust salad makes an excellent side dish, pairing beautifully with Italian-inspired meals or a comforting pasta. It’s equally satisfying as a light lunch or dinner, especially when enhanced with a protein. Just a final sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving elevates its presentation and flavor.

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