Description
A crisp and refreshing Olive Garden Salad made with romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, red onions, olives, pepperoncini, crunchy croutons, and a creamy Italian style dressing. A perfect restaurant style starter you can easily make at home.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white vinegar, mayonnaise, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, add chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, sliced black olives, and sliced pepperoncini.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Add croutons and grated parmesan cheese just before serving.
- Toss lightly once more and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chill the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Keep lettuce completely dry to prevent sogginess.
- Add croutons right before serving to maintain crunch.
- Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg