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Crispy Olive Garden Salad

Crispy Olive Garden Salad with Creamy Dressing Delight

Enjoy this Crispy Olive Garden Salad, a delightful mix of fresh greens and homemade creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Iceberg Lettuce can substitute with romaine
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage optional
  • 1 cup Carrots shredded
  • 0.5 cup Red Onions thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Black Olives or green olives
  • 1 large Roma Tomatoes sliced and patted dry
  • 0.5 cup Pepperoncinis or banana peppers
  • 1 cup Croutons Olive Garden brand recommended
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese or Romano cheese
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 packet Italian Dressing Mix adjust to taste
  • 0.25 cup White Vinegar
  • 0.25 cup Water
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • jar or bowl for dressing
  • kitchen tongs

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. Combine the Italian dressing mix, olive oil, white vinegar, and water. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and sugar. Shake or whisk for 1-2 minutes until creamy.
Vegetable Preparation
  1. Slice the Roma tomato into wedges and pat dry. Thinly slice the red onion.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, add chopped iceberg lettuce, shredded red cabbage, carrots, onions, black olives, pepperoncinis, and dried tomatoes. Toss gently.
Dressing the Salad
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well-coated.
Finishing Touches
  1. Top with croutons and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Store leftover dressing separately in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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