Copycat Olive Garden Salad
Copycat Olive Garden Salad is one of my all time favorite restaurant salads ever! And now you can have this bright zingy incredible salad at home!
Prep: 15min
Total: 15min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 156 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 785 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 24 ounce bag Garden Salad Mix*
- 3 medium sized roma tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 cup pepperoncini
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- 1 cup large black olives
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
- Olive Garden Salad Dressing Recipe
Instruction:
- In a large bowl combine the salad mix, tomatoes, pepperoncini, red onion, black olives, croutons and Parmesan Cheese.
- Toss with Olive Garden salad dressing recipe.
How to make THE OLIVE GARDEN’S | House Salad with House Dressing
FAQ
What is Olive Garden salad made of?
The base of the salad is garden mix which is a mix of iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, match stick carrots and shredded purple cabbage. The toppings of the salad pair so perfectly together – tomato, red onion, black olive, croutons, parmesan cheese and a pepperoncini pepper!
Does Olive Garden use romaine or iceberg lettuce?
What’s in an Olive garden salad? — Olive Garden uses a basic combination of chopped iceberg and Romaine lettuce, sliced Roma tomatoes, sliced red onion, black olives, garlicky croutons, and their classic touch of whole pepperoncini peppers, of course.
How does Olive Garden get their lettuce so crisp?
4 Ways Restaurants Keep Lettuce Crisp
- They Soak Lettuce in Cold Water. One simple way restaurants keep lettuce crispy is by soaking it in cold water or ice water. …
- They Cover It with Moist Cloth. …
- They Use Perforated Container. …
- They Store Lettuce Below 40 F°
What type of dressing is used at Olive Garden?
The dressing — The secret is that packet of Zesty Italian dressing mix, I’m telling you. Tangy, herby, and so tasty! A combination of textures and flavors — You have the crunch of lettuce and carrots, the bite of onions, the even harder texture of croutons, and then the crumbly, nutty parmesan, and soft, salty olives.
