Olive Garden Salad Recipe
Olive Garden Salad is a fresh, crisp, and zesty Italian-inspired salad made with lettuce, tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, Parmesan, and croutons, tossed in a tangy Italian dressing. A perfect side dish or light meal, it’s a homemade version of the restaurant favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 4 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 6 pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup Olive Garden-style Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine romaine and iceberg lettuce.
- Add sliced red onion, black olives, tomato wedges, and pepperoncini.
- Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Toss gently with Italian dressing until evenly coated.
- Top with croutons just before serving to keep them crunchy.
Notes
Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or steak to make it a main dish salad.Swap black olives for Kalamata olives for a stronger flavor.Use cherry tomatoes instead of Roma for sweetness.Add cucumbers, bell peppers, or artichoke hearts for extra veggies.Prep ahead but store dressing and croutons separately to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
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