Olive Garden Salad
This Copycat Olive Garden salad is a favorite among restaurant-goers as it combines lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, pepperoncini peppers, croutons, and shredded parmesan cheese and then topped with the best Italian dressing to create a salad even the kids love.
Copycat Olive Garden Salad
It should come as no surprise that I love creating Copycat Olive Garden dishes. This Copycat Olive Garden Salad is one of my favorites especially when we make the Olive Garden Signature Italian dressing to go with it. We pair it with an Olive Garden favorite like Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta and we feel like we are at Olive Garden but in the comfort of our own home.
I love that this salad is so versatile by allowing you to add more of what you love and less of what you want. Not only that, but it seriously goes with everything. This is a staple salad in our family several times a week.
How to make Copycat Olive Garden Salad
- Add the lettuce to a large bowl.
- Add in the red onion slices, tomato slices, olives, pepperoncini, and croutons.
- Toss to combine
- Pour your desired amount of Olive Garden Signature Italian dressing over your salad.
- Top with shaved parmesan.
- Enjoy!
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- Feel free to adjust the amounts of the ingredients. I always love to add extra tomatoes and onions to this recipe.
- If you really want to recreate this Copycat Olive Garden Salad then get a fancy cheese grater like Olive Garden to make shredded parmesan cheese.
- Easily turn this Olive Garden salad into a meal by adding grilled chicken.
- If you are short on time you can buy the prepacakeged bag of lettuce.
- If you can’t find Olive Garden Italian dressing, you can use another brand of salad dressing, just be sure to get the “zesty Italian” for that same flavor we all love. Or better yet, check out my recipe to make a copycat version of Olive Garden Signature Italian dressing.
Storage
This salad does not store well once you add the dressing. So you want to add the dressing right before serving.
If you want to make this recipe ahead of time you can prepare all the ingredients in a bowl, except for the croutons and the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. When you are ready to serve add the dressing and croutons.
What can I serve Olive Garden Salad with?
There are so many great options to serve with this salad! It really will go with any dish you create as a great side! Try it with:
- Soup
- Breadsticks
- Your favorite pasta dishes
- Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
- Instant Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
- Zuppa Toscana Olive Garden Copycat Instant Pot Soup
- Olive Garden Copy Cat Lasagna Fritta Air Fryer
Olive Garden Salad
This Copycat Olive Garden salad is a favorite among restaurant-goers as it combines lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, pepperoncini peppers, croutons, and shredded parmesan cheese and then topped with the best Italian dressing to create a salad even the kids love.
Ingredients
- Iceberg lettuce, head chopped or 12 ounce bag of an iceberg mix
- ½ Red Onion, sliced thin
- 2 - 3 Small tomatoes, sliced (the sweetest you can find)
- ½ Can Pitted Large Black Olives
- ½ Cup Pepperoncini Peppers
- 1 Cup Croutons
- Shaved Parmesan
- Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing
Instructions
- Add the lettuce to a large bowl.
- Add in the red onion slices, tomato slices, olives, pepperoncini, and croutons.
- Toss to combine
- Pour your desired amount of Olive Garden Signature Italian dressing over your salad.
- Top with shaved parmesan.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 205Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 824mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 10g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!