Description
Enjoy the fresh, tangy flavors of Olive Garden’s signature salad at home! This easy-to-make recipe features crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, zesty pepperoncini, and a creamy Parmesan dressing. Perfect as a light meal or side dish
Ingredients
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For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons mayo
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Salad:
- 5 oz mixed greens
- 3/4 cup black olives, pitted and halved
- 3/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned croutons
- 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Prepare the Dressing:
In a blender or food processor, combine olive oil, mayo, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, Parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Blend until smooth.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for flavors to meld.
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Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens, olives, pepperoncini, red onion, tomatoes, and croutons.
Drizzle with the prepared dressing and toss to coat.
Garnish with shaved Parmesan and serve immediately
Notes
- If you prefer a more tangy flavor, feel free to add more red wine vinegar or lemon juice to the dressing.
- For an extra boost of flavor, you can add a few extra sprinkles of Parmesan cheese on top when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg