Olive Garden Insalata
Bring the flavors of your favorite restaurant home with this vibrant Olive Garden Insalata! This zesty Italian-inspired salad combines crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tangy red onion slices, and briny black olives with the bold kick of pepperoncini peppers. Topped with crunchy croutons, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and dressed in a signature Olive Garden Italian Salad Dressing, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light main course, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that delivers all the fresh, authentic flavors of dining out—right from your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 head Iceberg lettuce
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 6 whole Pepperoncini peppers
- 1 cup Croutons
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.75 cup Olive Garden Italian Salad Dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine and iceberg lettuce thoroughly. Tear them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the red onion into thin rings and add them to the bowl.
Cut the tomatoes into wedges or slices and add them to the salad.
Add the black olives and pepperoncini peppers to the bowl.
Sprinkle the croutons and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the salad.
Drizzle the Olive Garden Italian Salad Dressing evenly over the salad.
Toss gently to combine all ingredients and ensure they are coated in the dressing.
Serve immediately as a side salad or light main dish. Enjoy your restaurant-inspired creation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1095 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.8 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 52 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 6817 mg | 296% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.8 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.0 g | ||
| Protein | 29.0 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 701 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2725 mg | 58% | |
*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.
