Best 7 Olive Garden Insalata Recipes

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Olive Garden Insalata is a classic Italian salad that is both delicious and refreshing. It is made with a variety of fresh vegetables, including lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives, and is typically dressed with a vinaigrette or lemon-based dressing. Insalata is a popular side dish or appetizer at Olive Garden, and it is also a great option for a light meal. With so many different variations, there's sure to be an Olive Garden Insalata recipe that suits your taste.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

OLIVE GARDEN-STYLE HOUSE SALAD



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For many customers, Olive Garden's all-you-can-eat salad is even better than the bottomless basket of breadsticks. The dish has been on the menu since the first restaurant opened in 1982, and it has become so popular over the years that Olive Garden started selling the dressing in grocery stores in 2017. The secret to re-creating the texture at home: a few spoonfuls of Miracle Whip.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 10-ounce bag American salad blend
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
4 small pepperoncini or other pickled peppers
1 small vine-ripened tomato, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
1/2 cup large croutons
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Combine the olive oil, vinegar, Miracle Whip, lemon juice, parmesan, garlic salt, Italian seasoning and 1 to 2 tablespoons water in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
  • Make the salad: Place the salad blend in a large bowl and top with the red onion, pepperoncini, tomato, olives, croutons and cheese. Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss.

OLIVE GARDEN SALAD



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Serve a copycat of the famous Olive Garden Salad on your dinner table tonight. It's so good, you might be surprised when your family asks for more salad!

Provided by Diana

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups chopped lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
2 Roma tomatoes (sliced)
½ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
½ cup pepperoncini peppers (whole)
½ cup black olives (whole)
1 cup croutons
½ batch Olive Garden Dressing (about 5 ounces, 150ml in total.)
¼ cup shredded or grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, olives, and croutons.
  • Toss the salad in the bowl, then dress with the Italian dressing and toss again.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the salad and serve with breadsticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 408 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLIVE GARDEN SALAD AND DRESSING COPYCAT RECIPE



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Make your favorite Olive Garden salad with its addicting, delicious dressing at home! Combine simple salad ingredients with a zesty, slightly sweet, slightly tangy Italian dressing for the most perfect copycat recipe ever!

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 cups chopped lettuce
2 roma tomatoes (sliced)
½ red onion (thinly sliced)
¼ cup shredded carrots
½ cup whole black olives
⅓ cup shaved or freshly grated parmesan (more to taste)
1 cup garlic croutons
pepperocinis
1 .7 ounce Zesty Italian Dressing Mix
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup white vinegar
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayo
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon herbs de Provence (optional)
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
cracked black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl toss together lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, onions, and olives.
  • Top with parmesan, croutons, and pepperocinis.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, shake vigorously.
  • Toss with dressing just before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 303 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLIVE GARDEN SALAD RECIPE



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This Olive Garden salad recipe hits the spot when you crave this irresistible salad! Along with the zesty dressing, it has everything the original has with the flexibility of making it your own!

Provided by Jamielyn Nye

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces garden salad mix (, plus more if desired)
2 roma tomatoes (, sliced)
1 cup black olives
1-2 cups croutons
1/4 red onion (, sliced)
Shredded parmesan cheese (, optional)
Pepperoncini (, optional)
Olive Garden Salad Dressing Recipe (, see notes)

Steps:

  • Chop the greens smaller, if desired, and then place in a large bowl.
  • Add the sliced tomatoes, olives, croutons, and red onion. Add the cheese, pepperoncini, and additional mix-ins (see notes), if desired.
  • Drizzle the desired amount of dressing over the top and toss with salad tongs. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 588 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

INSALATA TRICOLORE



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When I was in Italy, I ate this as much as possible. It's so easy and so delicious. Perfect as a starter for entertaining or a simple lunch. Have some ciabatta bread and olive oil on the side for dipping.

Provided by devilsdancefloor

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large ripe beefsteak tomato, cut into 6 slices
1 ripe avocado, cut into 6 slices
1 large ball of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
balsamic vinegar
coarse sea salt
freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange tomato slices on a serving platter. Lay 1 avocado slice on top of each tomato, and top with fresh mozzarella. Drizzle olive oil, then balsamic vinegar over the tops, and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 216.4 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

OLIVE GARDEN LASAGNA CLASSICO



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Copycat Recipe of Olive Garden Lasagna Classico. My wife loves this version of lasagna. Every special occasion, we had to go to Olive Garden, just for the Lasagna and breadsticks

Provided by Swordbreaker

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 13x9 in Pan, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper, plus extra for coating beef
1 medium onion, chopped small
1 red pepper, chopped small
1 green pepper, chopped small
6 garlic cloves, minced
5 leaves basil, finely chopped, plus leaves for garnish
1 tablespoon oregano, Chopped
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons salt
1 (8 ounce) box dry lasagna noodles
1 pint ricotta cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for garnish
1 cup mozzarella cheese, Grated

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot on high heat. Add the beef and coat it with pepper. Cook through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and add in the onions, peppers, 1/2 of the garlic, and herbs. Turn the heat to medium and cook the vegetables until soft. Add in the tomato sauce and paste. Season with salt and pepper and let simmer for 1 hour.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the dry lasagna to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Remove and place on baking sheet coated with olive oil. Toss the pasta to coat it completely.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, mix the ricotta and Parmesan well. In a 9 by 12-inch baking dish, begin laying down the pasta. Smooth on a layer of the cheese mixture and spoon on meat sauce. Add another layer of pasta and repeat this process until you reach the top of the dish. The final layer should be cheese mixture and fresh mozzarella.
  • Cover with foil and place in the oven. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and let brown for 15 more minutes.
  • To serve, spoon on meat sauce on a warm plate. Place a large square of lasagna on the pool of sauce. Top with Parmesan and a basil leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.5, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 61.3, Sodium 960.9, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.6, Protein 21.2

OLIVE GARDEN INSALATA



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This is a copycat recipe for Olive Garden's Insalata (the salad they serve tableside). Time does not include the 24 hour chill time.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces Paul Newman's Vinegar and Oil Dressing
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (16 ounce) bag prepared mixed salad greens (American Blend Dole Salad)
5 slices red onions
6 black olives
4 banana peppers
1/2 cup crouton
1 small tomatoes, quartered
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Put dressing ingredients into a bottle and shake well. Refrigerate 24 hours before using.
  • Chill one salad bowl in freezer for at least 30 minutes. Place bag of salad in bowl. Place on top of lettuce the red onion, black olives, banana peppers, tomatoes, and croutons. Add some freshly grated Parmesan cheese if you like, and add plenty of Olive Garden Insalada Dressing on top, shaking before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.6, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 91.5, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 1.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure your lettuce is crisp and clean. Rinse it thoroughly before using.
  • Use a variety of lettuces to add flavor and texture to your salad.
  • Don't overdress your salad. A little dressing goes a long way.
  • Add some crunch to your salad with croutons, nuts, or seeds.
  • Use fresh herbs to add a pop of flavor to your salad.
  • Try different types of dressings to find one that you like.
  • Experiment with different toppings to create a salad that is unique and delicious.

Conclusion:

The Olive Garden Insalata is a classic Italian salad that is easy to make at home. With its fresh ingredients, flavorful dressing, and variety of toppings, it's a salad that everyone will enjoy. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, the Olive Garden Insalata is a great choice.

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