Description
Enjoy a refreshing Olive Garden Salad with a homemade Italian dressing. This salad features mixed greens, fresh vegetables, olives, Parmesan cheese, and croutons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, iceberg, spinach)
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers (optional)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives or black olives, pitted and sliced
- ½ cup croutons (use a vegetarian option, if needed)
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (or more to taste)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and carrots. Slice pepperoncini and olives, if using.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, carrots, pepperoncini, and olives. Toss to distribute evenly.
- Add the Parmesan and Croutons: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and croutons over the top.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar (if using), oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Toss the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, then toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a vegetarian option for croutons if needed.
- Adjust the amount of Parmesan cheese to your preference.
- Customize the dressing seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Olive Garden salad, salad recipe, Italian salad, homemade dressing, vegetarian salad