Olive Garden Salad and Dressing Recipe
Recreate the magic of dining out with this irresistible Olive Garden Salad and Dressing Recipe. Featuring a vibrant medley of crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce, juicy tomato wedges, zesty pepperoncini peppers, briny black olives, and crunchy croutons, this salad is a refreshing crowd-pleaser. But what truly sets it apart is the creamy, tangy homemade dressing, a delightful blend of mayonnaise, white vinegar, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and Italian herbs that's irresistibly close to the restaurant favorite. Perfect for a quick side dish or a light entrée, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and pairs beautifully with any Italian-inspired meal. Serve it fresh, toss it lightly, and let the flavors of this classic Olive Garden salad transport you to your favorite table at the restaurant!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 6 whole Pepperoncini peppers
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 1 cup Croutons
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.3 cup White vinegar
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine and iceberg lettuce thoroughly. Tear them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl.
Cut the tomatoes into wedges and add them to the salad.
Top the salad with pepperoncini peppers, black olives, croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese.
To make the dressing, combine mayonnaise, white vinegar, vegetable oil, corn syrup, 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried Italian seasoning, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth and well emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for guests to add themselves.
Toss the salad gently and serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.6 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.1 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 5412 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.1 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.5 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.6 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 905 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 3359 mg | 71% | |
*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.
