Best 2 Olive Garden Salad Copycat Recipes

Olive Garden salad is a classic Italian-American salad served at the popular restaurant chain Olive Garden. It's a delightful combination of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, flavorful croutons, and a tangy dressing that brings all the ingredients together. This copycat recipe captures the essence of the original Olive Garden salad, allowing you to enjoy the same great taste at home.

In addition to the traditional Olive Garden salad recipe, this article also offers variations to suit different preferences and dietary needs. You'll find a lighter version with a vinaigrette dressing, a zesty Greek salad variation with feta cheese and Kalamata olives, and a hearty chicken salad option for those looking for a more substantial meal. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and a detailed ingredient list to ensure you can recreate the Olive Garden salad experience in your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OLIVE GARDEN SALAD (COPYCAT)

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My whole family loves Olive Garden's Salad! There are already a couple of recipes here for the dressing, so here is a recipe for the salad itself.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) bag iceberg garden salad
1/4 small red onion, sliced paper-thin
6 -12 pitted black olives
6 mild pepperoncini peppers
1 -2 small roma tomato, sliced
1/2 cup crouton
Italian dressing (or use a recipe for Olive Garden's House Dressing)
freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

In a large glass or wooden salad serving bowl, toss together the lettuce mix, onion slices, olives, pepperoncini, tomatoes, and croutons. Add dressing and toss to combine.
Serve with fresh Parmesan cheese and black pepper to taste.

OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT SALAD & HOUSE DRESSING

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Categories Leafy Green Salad Dressing

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3 romaine lettuce hearts, washed and chopped
½ red onion, sliced
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
4 pickled Pepperoncini
10 large pitted olives
½ cup seasoned croutons
¼ cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
Olive Garden House Dressing Copycat
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons extra light tasting olive oil (or other neutral oil)
2 tablespoon fresh grated Romano cheese
½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon sugar

Steps:

In the bowl of a blender, combine dressing ingredients and blend until smooth. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. In a large salad bowl, layer salad ingredients in order beginning with lettuce. Pour salad dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy! COOK'S NOTE: If you prefer dressing to be yellow in color (like the original) add yellow food coloring. I prefer it natural so I left it out.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
If you don't have a mandoline, you can thinly slice the vegetables with a sharp knife.
To save time, you can buy pre-shredded Parmesan cheese.
If you don't have croutons, you can make your own by toasting some bread cubes in the oven.
The salad dressing is best made fresh, but you can also store it in the refrigerator for later use.

Conclusion:

This Olive Garden salad copycat recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy your favorite restaurant salad at home. With its crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, flavorful olives, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're craving a salad, give this recipe a try!