Olive Garden Salad
Transform your mealtime into a taste of Italy with this vibrant Olive Garden Salad recipe, a beloved classic that's bursting with fresh flavors and irresistible textures. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy Roma tomatoes, and zesty slices of red onion, this salad is elevated with tangy pepperoncini peppers, briny black olives, and crunchy croutons. Finished with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and a generous drizzle of creamy Italian dressing, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser that delivers restaurant-quality results right in the comfort of your home. Ready in just 15 minutes, this copycat Olive Garden Salad is perfect as a quick side dish or a refreshing starter for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 0.25 cup Pepperoncini peppers
- 1 cup Croutons
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
Begin by washing and drying the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the red onion thinly, ideally into rings or half-moons, and add them to the lettuce.
Cut the Roma tomatoes into wedges and place them in the bowl with the lettuce and onion.
Add the black olives to the bowl. If they are not pitted, make sure to remove the pits beforehand.
Gently add the whole pepperoncini peppers on top of the salad. These provide a tangy and slightly spicy flavor.
Sprinkle the croutons generously over the top of the salad for added crunch.
Grate or shred the parmesan cheese and sprinkle it over all the ingredients in the bowl.
Pour the Italian dressing evenly over the salad. To prepare, you may use a store-bought Italian dressing or make your own according to preference.
Toss the salad gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve the salad immediately in individual bowls or on plates to maintain its fresh and crisp quality.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
752 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.6 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 3163 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 484 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1209 mg | 26% | |
*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.
