Olive Garden Salad Copycat (Print Version)
Classic Italian salad featuring crisp lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and a zesty dressing inspired by a favorite.
# Ingredients:
→ Salad
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6 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
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6 whole pepperoncini peppers
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4 medium Roma tomatoes, sliced
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1 cup whole pitted black olives, drained
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1 cup thinly sliced red onion
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1 cup seasoned croutons
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1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
→ Dressing
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2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1/3 cup white wine vinegar
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3 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
# Steps:
01 -
In a large serving bowl, layer 3 cups of chopped iceberg lettuce, 1/2 cup of black olives, 1/2 cup of sliced red onion, half of the tomatoes, and 1/2 cup of croutons.
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Top with the remaining lettuce, olives, red onion, sliced tomatoes, and croutons. Arrange pepperoncini peppers on top.
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Sprinkle the freshly grated parmesan cheese evenly over the salad. Set aside.
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Combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, water, mayonnaise, sugar, minced garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small mixing bowl or a quart-sized mason jar. Whisk thoroughly or shake until the dressing is fully emulsified.
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Pour the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For best texture, dress the salad just before serving to prevent the lettuce from becoming soggy.