Copycat Olive Garden Salad
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a copycat Olive Garden salad, crafted to bring the restaurant experience right to your kitchen. This vibrant salad features crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a medley of savory toppings, all drizzled with zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your preferences. Enjoy the freshness and flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with joy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup black olives, sliced (pitted)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
- Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Add sliced black olives and sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese on top.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Just before serving, add croutons to maintain their crunchiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg