Olive Garden Salad

By Brandi Milloy

Olive Garden Salad

Cook Time15 minutes
Yield4 servings

Adapted from Good Life Eats

INGREDIENTS

    • For the dressing:
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 2/3 cup white vinegar
    • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 2/3 cup parmesan-romano cheese blend
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
    • For the salad:
    • 1 bag romaine lettuce
    • 1/2 red onion, sliced
    • 1/2 cup black olives
    • 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
    • 3/4 cup croutons
    • 8 peperoncini
    • Grated parmesan cheese, for garnish

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. To make dressing: Into a food processor or blender, blend all of the salad dressing ingredients until smooth. Chill before serving.

    2. In a large bowl, assemble the salad and toss with the dressing right before serving. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and serve on chilled plates.