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Olive Garden Salad

Olive Garden Salad
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Olive Garden Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of restaurant-quality dining right in your home. This easy-to-make salad features a delightful mix of crisp vegetables, topped with a zesty homemade Italian dressing that elevates its flavors. Perfect for any occasion—whether as a starter before dinner or a side for your favorite pasta—this Olive Garden Salad will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With just 25 minutes of preparation time, you can enjoy a fresh and colorful salad that brings together the best of garden-fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups chopped lettuce
  • ¼ cup shredded red cabbage
  • ¼ cup julienned carrots
  • ¼ cup sliced red onion
  • ½ cup black olives
  • 2 sliced roma tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup pepperoncinis
  • 1 cup croutons
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 (.7 oz.) packet Zesty Italian Dressing Mix
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons mayo
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dressing: In a mini food processor or jar with a lid, combine olive oil, Zesty Italian Dressing Mix, vinegar, water, Romano cheese, sugar, mayo, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Blend or shake well to emulsify and refrigerate.
  2. Prepare the Salad Ingredients: Pat dry sliced tomatoes with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, red onion, black olives, sliced tomatoes, and pepperoncinis.
  4. Dress Your Salad: Drizzle dressing over salad (use as much as preferred) and toss gently to combine. Top with croutons and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

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