Ingredients for Olive Garden Salad And Dressing Recipe
- 0 Mayonnaise
- 0 White Vinegar
- 0 Vegetable Oil
- 0 Corn Syrup
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 0 Romano Cheese
- 0 Fresh Garlic Clove
- 0 Italian Seasoning
- 0 Parsley Flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 16 ounces pre-washed salad blend
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup sliced banana peppers
- 1 cup croutons
- 0 Roma Tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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How to Make Olive Garden Salad And Dressing Recipe
- **Make the Dressing:** In a blender, combine 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, add to taste), and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- **Prepare the Salad:** In a large bowl, combine half of a 16-ounce bag of pre-washed salad blend.
- **Add Toppings (First Layer):** Top with half of the following: 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 cup sliced black olives, 1/2 cup sliced banana peppers, 1/2 cup croutons, and 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes.
- **Dress and Toss (First Layer):** Add dressing to taste, starting with 1/4 cup, and gently toss to coat the salad.
- **Add Remaining Salad:** Add the remaining half of the 16-ounce bag of salad blend.
- **Add Toppings (Second Layer):** Top with the remaining red onion, black olives, banana peppers, croutons, and tomatoes.
- **Dress and Toss (Second Layer):** Add more dressing as needed and toss gently to combine.
- **Serve:** Pass grated Parmesan cheese and a black pepper mill at the table for guests to add as desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
30g
Fat
11g
Carbs
7g
