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Copycat Olive Garden Salad

This delightful copycat Olive Garden salad features a medley of fresh vegetables and a tangy Italian dressing, all brought together to recreate the beloved restaurant dish at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 8 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
  • 2 pieces Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 24 pieces black olives, low sodium, pitted
  • 9 pieces pepperoncini peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup croutons, homemade
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Olive Garden Italian salad dressing, light

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, red onion, and Roma tomatoes.
  2. Add the black olives and pepperoncini peppers to the bowl.
  3. Drizzle the Olive Garden Italian salad dressing over the salad and toss to combine well.
  4. Top with homemade croutons and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy your copycat Olive Garden salad.

Notes

Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge. For best results, keep the dressing separate until just before serving.