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Olive Garden Salad Easy Copycat Recipe at Home

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Olive Garden salad is a crisp, refreshing copycat recipe made with fresh lettuce, vegetables, olives, and a tangy Italian-style dressing that tastes just like the restaurant version.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup black olives
  • 4–6 pepperoncini peppers
  • 1 cup croutons
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry all vegetables.
  2. Chop romaine and iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Slice cherry tomatoes, red onion, and pepperoncini peppers.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, white vinegar, olive oil, sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Place lettuce, tomatoes, onion, olives, and pepperoncini in a large bowl and toss lightly.
  6. Pour dressing over salad and gently mix to coat evenly.
  7. Top with croutons and grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. Serve immediately for best freshness and flavor.

Notes

  • Chill the salad bowl before serving for extra freshness.
  • Add dressing just before serving to avoid sogginess.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor.
  • Store dressing separately if preparing ahead.
  • Customize with grilled chicken or extra vegetables.
  • Refrigerate dressing for 30 minutes before use for best taste.

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