Making a copycat Olive Garden salad at home allows you to enjoy the fresh, crisp flavors of this popular restaurant dish whenever you want. Here’s how you can recreate it:
4. **Serve:**
– Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the salad before serving.
5. **Enjoy your copycat Olive Garden salad!**
– Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish alongside your favorite Italian-inspired main course.
This copycat recipe captures the essence of Olive Garden’s famous salad, with its crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and savory Parmesan cheese. It’s a versatile dish that pairs well with a variety of meals or stands deliciously on its own.
Fresh Olive Garden-Style Salad
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
- 1 head of Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup croutons
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions:
1. In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and pepperoncini peppers. Toss gently to mix.
2. Sprinkle the croutons and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the salad.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white vinegar, vegetable oil, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and water until smooth and well combined.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. 
5. Serve immediately and enjoy! 
Prep Time: 15 minutes 
| Total Time: 15 minutes 
Kcal: 150 kcal 
| Servings: 4 servings