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Perfect Olive Garden Salad Recipe (Copycat Restaurant Favorite)

This copycat Olive Garden salad recipe perfectly recreates the restaurant favorite with crisp lettuce, pepperoncini, olives, and that famous Italian dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Green Salads
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 104
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
  • ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, whole
  • ½ cup black olives, whole
  • 1 cup croutons
  • ½ batch Olive Garden Dressing (about 5 ounces, 150ml)
  • ¼ cup shredded or grated parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, olives, and croutons.
  2. Toss the ingredients gently to distribute evenly.
  3. Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss again until well coated.
  4. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the salad.
  5. Serve immediately with breadsticks for the authentic Olive Garden experience.

Notes

  • For best results, chill all ingredients before mixing.
  • The salad is best enjoyed immediately after tossing with dressing.
  • Store undressed components separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Homemade dressing will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.