Description
A refreshing and vibrant Olive Garden-style salad featuring crisp lettuce, colorful vegetables, tangy pepperoncinis, and a flavorful homemade Zesty Italian dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups chopped lettuce
- ¼ cup red cabbage, shredded
- ¼ cup carrots, julienne
- ¼ cup red onion, sliced
- ½ cup black olives
- 2 roma tomatoes, sliced
- 1/3 cup pepperoncinis
- 1 cup croutons
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 (.7 oz.) packet Zesty Italian Dressing Mix
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons mayo
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a mini food processor or a jar with a lid. Blend or shake well until emulsified. Cover and refrigerate.
- Wash and chop the lettuce. Shred the red cabbage and julienne the carrots. Slice the red onion and roma tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, mix chopped lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, red onion, black olives, sliced tomatoes, and pepperoncinis. Reserve croutons and Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle salad with desired amount of dressing and toss gently.
- Sprinkle salad with croutons and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator.
- Adjust dressing quantity based on personal preference.
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Olive Garden Salad, Italian salad, Zesty Italian dressing