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Olive Garden Salad

Savory Olive Garden Salad with Creamy Homemade Dressing

This Olive Garden Salad is a refreshing mix of crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty homemade dressing, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or avocado oil as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 unit lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey as a sweetener
  • 1 packet Italian dressing mix or homemade seasoning
  • black pepper to taste, preferably freshly cracked
Salad Ingredients
  • 6 cups garden salad mix or fresh greens like romaine or spinach
  • 1 cup sliced Roma tomatoes or Campari/cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini or mild pickled jalapeños
  • 1/2 cup black olives or pitted kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion or sweet/green onions
  • croutons homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese or Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Large salad bowl
  • whisk
  • Mason jar

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, mayonnaise, white vinegar, lemon juice, granulated sugar, Italian dressing mix, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Salad Preparation
  1. In a large salad bowl, layer the garden salad mix, followed by sliced tomatoes, pepperoncini, black olives, and red onion.
  2. Add croutons for texture.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Whisk the dressing again and drizzle over the salad. Sprinkle with grated Romano cheese and gently toss to coat.
Serving
  1. Allow the salad to sit for about 5 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Serve immediately for maximum crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best flavor, make the dressing in advance and adjust ingredients to personal taste. Store salad and dressing separately.

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