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Olive Garden Salad

Olive Garden Salad with Homemade Dressing for Fresh Flavor

This Olive Garden Salad is a quick and easy dish that brings vibrant flavors and a homemade dressing to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil high-quality oil for the best taste
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter version
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar apple cider vinegar can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice bottled lemon juice is a convenient alternative
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar honey or agave syrup can be used instead
  • 2 tablespoons Italian dressing mix consider a homemade Italian seasoning blend for freshness
  • a dash freshly ground black pepper freshly ground provides superior taste compared to pre-ground
Salad Ingredients
  • 24 oz garden salad mix a mix of greens adds variety and nutrition
  • 1 cup Roma tomatoes substitute with Campari tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • handful whole pepperoncini banana peppers can serve as a similar flavor substitute
  • ½ cup large black olives swap for green olives if you prefer a different flavor
  • ½ large red onion sweet onions or shallots can work well too
  • handful croutons homemade croutons are great for a fresh touch
  • ⅓ cup grated Romano cheese feel free to use Parmesan cheese instead

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large Serving Bowl
  • Whisk
  • jar for dressing

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the dressing ingredients: olive oil, mayonnaise, white vinegar, lemon juice, granulated sugar, Italian dressing mix, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  2. In a large serving bowl, add the garden salad mix and toss in the Roma tomatoes, pepperoncini, black olives, red onion, and croutons. Gently mix to distribute evenly.
  3. Whisk the dressing again and drizzle it over the salad. Sprinkle the grated Romano cheese on top and toss gently to coat the ingredients with the dressing.
  4. Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its fresh texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prep the dressing in advance for enhanced flavor. Dress the salad just before serving to keep it crisp.

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