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Olive Garden–Style Salad


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  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A crisp, tangy salad with a delightful vinaigrette, perfect as a side for weeknight dinners and potlucks.


Ingredients

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  • 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, washed and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini
  • 1/2 cup black olives
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup crunchy croutons
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (or 1/2 teaspoon honey)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry greens thoroughly to prevent sogginess.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until emulsified.
  3. Toss together the romaine, iceberg, carrots, onion, pepperoncini, olives, Parmesan, and croutons.
  4. Dress the salad just before serving and enjoy.

Notes

For best flavor, prepare the dressing 30 minutes ahead of time to let it chill and meld.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No-cook assembly
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg