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Copycat Olive Garden Salad with Tangy Homemade Dressing

A close-up of a fresh copycat Olive Garden salad featuring crisp lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and grated Parmesan.
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Make the famous Olive Garden salad at home using crisp romaine, fresh vegetables, and a zesty, tangy Italian dressing. This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 9 ounce bag romaine salad mix
  • 2 roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces black olives, drained
  • 8 ounces pepperoncini peppers, drained
  • 2 cups croutons
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • For the Dressing:
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 packet dry Zesty Italian Dressing Mix (do not prepare)
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing first. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, avocado oil, white vinegar, mayonnaise, dry Italian dressing mix, sugar, and lemon juice.
  2. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to your preference. Whisk until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce mix, sliced tomatoes, sliced red onion, drained black olives, and drained pepperoncini peppers.
  4. Add the croutons and half of the grated Parmesan cheese to the salad mixture.
  5. Pour about half of the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat everything evenly. Add more dressing as needed, but do not overdress the salad.
  6. Divide the salad among serving plates. Top each serving with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
  7. Serve immediately. This salad pairs well with a simple keto meal plan delivery option for a balanced dinner.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute some of the olive oil with avocado oil, similar to some best meal delivery services that focus on quality fats.
  • If you want to make this a main course, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
  • You can prepare the dressing up to three days ahead and store it in the refrigerator.

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