Olive Garden Salad Copycat
Recreate the fresh, zesty flavors of everyone’s favorite restaurant salad with this easy Olive Garden Salad Copycat recipe! Overflowing with crisp Romaine and iceberg lettuce, juicy Roma tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and briny black olives, this vibrant combination is elevated by the bold tang of pepperoncini peppers, golden croutons, and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Tossed in a tangy Italian dressing, this salad perfectly captures the signature taste of Olive Garden right in your own kitchen, all in just 15 minutes. Serve it as a refreshing side dish or pair it with your favorite pasta for a complete Italian-inspired meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Iceberg lettuce
- 0.5 medium (sliced thin) Red onion
- 2 medium (sliced) Roma tomatoes
- 1 small (sliced) Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 6 pieces Pepperoncini peppers
- 1 cup Croutons
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.75 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
Wash and prepare the romaine and iceberg lettuce. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the red onion thinly and add it to the bowl.
Slice the Roma tomatoes into wedges and the cucumber into thin rounds. Add both to the salad bowl.
Add the black olives and pepperoncini peppers to the mix.
Sprinkle the croutons evenly over the salad.
Top the salad with grated Parmesan cheese.
Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.3 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 5360 mg | 233% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.9 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 531 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1540 mg | 33% | |
*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.
