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Olive Garden Salad

Olive Garden Salad: Fresh, Flavorful, and Perfectly Easy

This Olive Garden Salad is a vibrant, flavorful mix that's perfect as a side or main dish, easy to prepare and satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 cups American salad blend
  • 0.5 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced can substitute with banana peppers for a milder taste
  • 1 cup firm tomatoes, chopped juicy and sweet
  • 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced green onions can be a milder alternative
  • 0.5 cup black olives, pitted or Kalamata olives for a different twist
  • 1 cup croutons whole grain options provide extra fiber
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated adds aged richness
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup olive oil smooth dressing base
  • 0.25 cup white wine vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese adds depth of flavor
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a lighter alternative
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed is recommended
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt fresh minced garlic gives a more robust taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning essential for Italian flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Tongs
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, grated Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning. Whisk until smooth and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the American salad blend, sliced pepperoncini peppers, chopped firm tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss gently until evenly distributed.
  3. Add pitted black olives and croutons to the salad. Gently toss again to combine.
  4. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the salad to finish assembling.
  5. Right before serving, pour the chilled dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Transfer the mixed salad to a serving bowl or individual plates and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, keep the salad and dressing separate until ready to serve. This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored un-dressed for 2-3 days in an airtight container.

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