Description
The Olive Garden House Salad is a refreshing and crisp side salad made famous by the popular Italian-American restaurant chain. It’s a simple mix of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, pepperoncini, and croutons, all tossed in a tangy Italian dressing.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes or grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1 cup seasoned croutons
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup Olive Garden-style Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, onions, olives, tomatoes, and pepperoncini.
- Add croutons and toss gently.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss again to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using and serve immediately.
Notes
- To make it a meal, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Chill salad ingredients before assembling for extra crispness.
- Use Olive Garden brand dressing or make your own with olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and Italian herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg