Olive Garden Salad with Dressing (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 15 minutes (+ 4 hours chilling)👥 6-8 servings❤️ Taste: 10/10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag
Health Benefits
Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory8/10
Blood Sugar Control8/10
Ingredients
- •For the Salad:
- •- 1 large head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- •- 2-3 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- •- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- •- 1/2 cup whole black olives
- •- 8-10 whole pepperoncini peppers
- •- 1 1/2 cups seasoned croutons
- •- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Romano cheese
- •For the Dressing:
- •- 1/2 cup olive oil
- •- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- •- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- •- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- •- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- •- 2 teaspoons corn syrup
- •- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- •- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 11. For the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, corn syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 22. Transfer dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- 33. When ready to serve, let dressing come to room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 44. In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion.
- 55. Add black olives and pepperoncini peppers.
- 66. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss gently.
- 77. Top with croutons and freshly grated Romano cheese just before serving.