Name: Copycat Olive Garden Salad (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 head Romaine Lettuce-chopped; 1/2 cup Red Onion-thinly sliced; 1/2 cup Black Olives-sliced; 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes-halved; 1/4 cup Cucumber-sliced; 1/4 cup Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/8 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

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A classic, refreshing salad replicating the popular Olive Garden version. This recipe focuses on accessibility and ease of preparation.

Total 30 min

Serves 6

Steps 4

Ingredients 12

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Lettuce
1 head 1 medium Romaine Lettuce-chopped
Vegetables
cup 120 g Red Onion-thinly sliced
cup 120 g Black Olives-sliced
cup 120 g Cherry Tomatoes-halved
cup 60 g Cucumber-sliced
Dressing
cup 60 mL Olive Oil
2 tbsp 30 mL Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp 5 mL Dried Oregano
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic Powder
tsp 1.25 mL Salt
tsp 0.625 mL Black Pepper
Optional
cup 120 g Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a large bowl, combine the Lettuce, Red Onion, Black Olives, Cherry Tomatoes, and Cucumber.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder, Salt, and Black Pepper to create the Dressing.
Pour the Dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
If desired, sprinkle with Shredded Parmesan Cheese before serving.