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Olive Garden Salad Recipe

Sally Thompson
This Olive Garden Salad Recipe is crisp, refreshing, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make at home. Packed with crunchy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tangy pepperoncini peppers, savory Parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons tossed in creamy Italian dressing, this restaurant-style salad is perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner side dish, healthy food idea, or family gathering. Whether you need fresh dinner ideas, quick salad recipes, or simple side dishes for pasta night, this homemade Olive Garden Salad Recipe delivers bold flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4 to 6 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes sliced
  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup black olives
  • 6 pepperoncini peppers
  • 1 cup garlic croutons
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 3/4 cup creamy Italian dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • 1. Wash the iceberg and romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water and dry completely using a salad spinner or kitchen towels.
  • 2. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it into a large salad bowl.
  • 3. Slice the tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
  • 4. Drain the black olives and pepperoncini peppers well.
  • 5. Add the tomatoes, red onions, black olives, and pepperoncini peppers over the lettuce.
  • 6. Sprinkle the croutons and freshly grated Parmesan cheese evenly across the salad.
  • 7. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the top.
  • 8. Pour the creamy Italian dressing evenly over the salad.
  • 9. Toss the salad gently until all ingredients are lightly coated with dressing.
  • 10. Refrigerate the salad for 10 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.
  • 11. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and additional croutons if desired, then serve immediately.

Notes

Use very cold lettuce for the crispiest restaurant-style texture.
Add the croutons right before serving to keep them crunchy.
Store the dressing separately if preparing the salad ahead of time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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