Copycat Olive Garden Salad Recipe
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Copycat Olive Garden Salad Recipe
Description
This salad mimics the popular Olive Garden offering by blending a bag of pre-mixed garden greens with signature ingredients such as Pepperoncini peppers for a peppery bite, black olives for a briny note, and sliced onions for sharpness. Fresh Roma tomatoes add juiciness, while croutons contribute crunch, all unified by the creamy dressing. Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top enhances the overall flavor with a nutty, salty finish.
The preparation is straightforward, tossing all components together just before serving to maintain freshness and texture. The salad works well as a side dish alongside Italian meals or as a light lunch option.
Notes indicate this salad is best eaten immediately to avoid sogginess. If the pre-made salad mix is unavailable, a substitute can be made from iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, and red cabbage to replicate the texture and color.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Garden Salad Mix 24 oz
- 2 Roma tomato sliced, medium sized
- 1/2 cup Pepperoncini peppers drained
- 1/2 red onion peeled and sliced, small
- 1/2 cup black olives whole, large
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup salad dressing Olive Garden brand
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, toss together the bag of salad mix and the salad dressing until the lettuce is well coated.
- Then gently toss in the sliced tomatoes, Pepperoncini peppers, sliced onions, black olives and croutons. Top with the shredded parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Notes
- Serve the salad immediately after tossing to keep greens crisp and vegetables fresh.
- You can customize the salad by adding or omitting ingredients based on personal preference.
- If the Garden Salad Mix is unavailable, create your own mix using iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, and shredded red cabbage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 571mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1612IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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