Best 3 The Olive Garden Salad Recipes

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The Olive Garden salad is a popular dish served at the Olive Garden restaurant chain. It is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The salad is made with a variety of ingredients, including romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, croutons, and a zesty Italian dressing.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

OLIVE GARDEN SALAD



Olive Garden Salad image

This Olive Garden salad recipe is a copycat of the restaurant favorite with lettuce, tomatoes, olives, onion and croutons, all tossed with a creamy Italian dressing. Serve this salad as a hearty side dish, or add some grilled chicken to make it a meal!

Provided by Sara Welch

Categories     Salad

Time 21m

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 ounce bag iceberg salad mix
2 Roma tomatoes (sliced)
1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers (whole)
1/2 cup black olives
3/4 cup croutons
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shredded or shaved)
1 packet Italian dressing mix
3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place the salad mix, tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, olives, croutons and parmesan in a large bowl.
  • Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth.
  • Pour 2/3 cup dressing over the salad. Toss to combine, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 432 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLIVE GARDEN-STYLE HOUSE SALAD



Olive Garden-Style House Salad image

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 (COPYCAT)



Olive Garden Salad (Copycat) image

My whole family loves Olive Garden's Salad! There are already a couple of recipes here for the dressing, so here is a recipe for the salad itself.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) bag iceberg garden salad
1/4 small red onion, sliced paper-thin
6 -12 pitted black olives
6 mild pepperoncini peppers
1 -2 small roma tomato, sliced
1/2 cup crouton
Italian dressing (or use a recipe for Olive Garden's House Dressing)
freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large glass or wooden salad serving bowl, toss together the lettuce mix, onion slices, olives, pepperoncini, tomatoes, and croutons. Add dressing and toss to combine.
  • Serve with fresh Parmesan cheese and black pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your salad will taste. This is especially true for the lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
  • Choose a good quality olive oil: The olive oil is one of the most important ingredients in this salad, so it's worth investing in a good quality one. Look for an extra virgin olive oil that is made from high-quality olives.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: The dressing is also important, but you don't want to overpower the salad with it. A light vinaigrette dressing is a good choice.
  • Add some protein: If you want to make the salad more filling, you can add some protein, such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • Serve immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The lettuce will start to wilt if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

The Olive Garden salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its fresh ingredients and light dressing, this salad is a healthy and flavorful choice.

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