Low Carb Olive Garden Salad
Transform your favorite Italian-inspired salad into a guilt-free masterpiece with this Low Carb Olive Garden Salad! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion, this healthy twist on the classic combines bold flavors with fresh simplicity. Black olives and zesty pepperoncini peppers add a salty kick, while a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese brings creamy, nutty richness. Tossed in a low-carb Italian dressing, this recipe is perfect for keto dieters or anyone seeking a lighter take on the famous restaurant salad. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an irresistible option for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. Enjoy a restaurant-quality salad from the comfort of home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 4 pieces Pepperoncini peppers
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup Low-carb Italian dressing
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice each in half, adding them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise, and then into halves. Add these cucumber slices to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings and separate them into smaller segments before adding to the salad.
Add the black olives into the bowl. If using whole olives, you may prefer to slice them in half.
Add the pepperoncini peppers; if desired, slice them into rings for easier distribution throughout the salad.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the salad.
Drizzle the low-carb Italian dressing over the salad ingredients.
Toss gently to combine the ingredients and ensure everything is coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, low-carb Olive Garden-style salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 44.4 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 3890 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 699 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1474 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
