Olive Garden Salad Recipe
Fresh Olive Garden Salad Recipe with crisp lettuce, olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini, and a tangy homemade Italian dressing. A classic restaurant-style salad at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Salad:
6 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 cup whole pitted black olives, drained
1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
4 medium Roma tomatoes, sliced
1 cup seasoned croutons
6 whole pepperoncini peppers
¼ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
For the Dressing:
⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
In a large serving bowl, layer half of the lettuce, olives, red onion, tomatoes, and croutons.
Repeat with the remaining lettuce, olives, onion, tomatoes, and croutons.
Arrange the pepperoncini peppers on top of the salad.
Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, water, mayonnaise, sugar, garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Whisk or shake until fully emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss lightly to combine.
Serve immediately for the freshest texture.
Notes
Add dressing right before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.
You can chill the dressing beforehand for enhanced flavor.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best taste.
Optional: Add grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.
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