Low Sodium Olive Garden Salad
Reimagine the iconic Olive Garden salad with a heart-healthy twist in this Low Sodium Olive Garden Salad recipe! Bursting with fresh romaine lettuce, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and savory low-sodium black olives, this salad is a guilt-free way to indulge. Topped with zesty pepperoncini, crunchy low sodium croutons, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, it’s dressed in a flavorful homemade vinaigrette featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, and aromatic Italian herbs. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy side dish is perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Enjoy all the classic flavors with none of the unnecessary sodium!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Black olives (low sodium)
- 0.25 cup Pepperoncini
- 1 cup Low sodium croutons
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian herbs
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Slice the red onion thinly and add it to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add both to the salad bowl.
Add the low sodium black olives and pepperoncini to the salad.
Top the salad with low sodium croutons and grated Parmesan cheese.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss all ingredients until well combined.
Serve immediately, adjusting pepper and vinegar to taste if necessary.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2069 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.4 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.7 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 1725 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.9 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 64.1 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1066 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1757 mg | 37% | |
*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.
