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Copycat Olive Garden Salad

Delicious Copycat Olive Garden Salad Ready in 5 Minutes

This Copycat Olive Garden Salad is a quick and easy recipe that captures the flavors of the restaurant favorite in just 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 package Garden Salad Mix Any mixed greens can be used
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives Substitute with green olives if desired
  • 1 medium Roma Tomato Any ripe tomato can be used
  • 1 cup Croutons Store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup Pepperoncini Substitute with banana peppers if unavailable
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced; can be omitted
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Olive Garden Dressing Homemade Italian dressing can be used if preferred

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the garden salad mix, black olives, and sliced Roma tomatoes. Ensure the tomatoes are ripe and juicy.
  2. Add croutons and pepperoncini along with thinly sliced red onion. Gently toss the ingredients together.
  3. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the mixture, followed by seasoning with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
  4. Drizzle the Olive Garden dressing across the top and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
  5. Immediately serve the salad onto individual plates, including a mix of all components.
  6. Optionally allow the salad to sit for about 5 minutes to meld flavors before serving.
  7. Customize with proteins or additional veggies as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for optimal flavor and texture. Dress only the salad you plan to serve to keep it crisp.

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