Olive Garden Salad with Copycat Dressing is a delightful dish that brings the spirit of your favorite Italian restaurant right to your dining table. It’s a perfect balance of crunchy, tangy, and savory elements that make it a favorite for family gatherings, weeknight dinners, or even meal prep for the week ahead. What sets this salad apart is the creamy copycat dressing that captures the delicious flavors of the original, making it hard to resist!
Reasons to Try It
You’ll absolutely love making this Olive Garden Salad because it’s incredibly quick to prepare and budget-friendly. The vibrant mix of fresh ingredients not only makes it healthy but kid-approved, too! Whether you’re hosting a gathering, enjoying a casual weeknight dinner, or simply want to elevate your lunch game, this salad fits the bill perfectly.
"This copycat Olive Garden salad tastes just like the restaurant version, and it’s become a family favorite! Fresh, tasty, and so easy to make!" — Happy home cook
How This Recipe Comes Together
Preparing this Olive Garden Salad with Copycat Dressing is a breeze. You start by mixing together crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy red onions, then enhance the flavor profile with black olives and pepperoncini. After mixing up a rich dressing that includes mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, you simply toss everything together and top it off with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Simple, straightforward, and satisfying!
What You’ll Need
To make this delightful Olive Garden Salad, gather the following ingredients:
- 1 head of Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
(Feel free to customize! You can swap the black olives for green or add other veggies that you love.)
