Olive Garden Salad Recipe
Equipment
- Large salad bowl
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Salad spinner (optional)
Ingredients
- Mixed greens (such as romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and spinach)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Black olives, pitted
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Croutons
- Olive Garden Salad Dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Start by washing and drying your mixed greens thoroughly. Tear or chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, and Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
- If using store-bought croutons, add them to the salad. Alternatively, you can make your own by tossing cubes of bread with olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, then baking them in the oven until golden brown.
- Drizzle the Olive Garden Salad Dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or add grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.
Notes
Can I make my own Olive Garden Salad Dressing? Yes, you can! There are many copycat recipes available online that replicate the flavors of the classic Olive Garden Salad Dressing. Alternatively, you can use a store-bought version for convenience.