Description
Olive Garden salad brings Italian-inspired freshness right to home kitchens with crisp romaine, zesty pepperoncini, and signature dressing. Savory croutons and parmesan cheese complete this classic restaurant-style side that lets you enjoy restaurant quality without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients:
- 1 bag iceberg garden salad mix
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/2 cup pitted black olives
- 4–6 pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
Dressing:
- 1 cup Olive Garden Signature Salad Dressing
Garnish and Extras:
(None specified)
Instructions
- Arrange crisp iceberg lettuce blend in a spacious serving vessel to create a vibrant base for the classic Italian-style salad.
- Carefully distribute thinly sliced Roma tomatoes across the lettuce foundation, ensuring even coverage and visual appeal.
- Scatter delicate red onion slivers and briny black olives throughout the salad, creating a balanced Mediterranean flavor profile.
- Strategically place tangy pepperoncini peppers to add a subtle zesty kick and bright color contrast.
- Generously sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over the assembled ingredients, allowing the salty, nutty notes to enhance the overall taste.
- Introduce crunchy croutons across the salad surface, providing textural dimension and complementary flavor.
- Drizzle the signature Olive Garden dressing in a circular motion, ensuring comprehensive ingredient coating.
- Gently toss all components using salad servers, blending flavors and distributing dressing evenly without bruising delicate ingredients.
- Present immediately to maintain optimal crispness and temperature, serving as a refreshing starter or side dish.
Notes
- Customize the salad mix by using a blend of crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce for extra texture and nutrition.
- Slice tomatoes and onions paper-thin to ensure even distribution and better flavor absorption throughout the salad.
- Toast homemade croutons for a fresher, crunchier alternative to store-bought versions, adding a delightful homemade touch.
- Adjust the dressing quantity based on personal preference, starting with a light drizzle and gradually adding more to prevent overdressing the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg