Description
Recreate the delicious Olive Garden Salad at home with this easy recipe. Fresh Romaine lettuce, colorful veggies, and a tangy homemade dressing combine for a perfect side dish or light meal. Perfect for any occasion and customizable to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup croutons
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine Romaine lettuce, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, and shredded Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to mix everything.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until the dressing is well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Just before serving, top with croutons to keep them crispy.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe serves 4-6 people.
- You can make the dressing in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- To make it vegan, skip the Parmesan cheese or use a dairy-free version.
- If you want to make the salad spicy, add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Category: salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian-American