Olive Garden's Salad (Copycat Recipe)

This classic Olive Garden Salad is a delightful mix of fresh greens, crisp vegetables, and a zesty Italian dressing. With its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, this salad is perfect as a side dish or a light meal. It stays true to traditional Italian flavors and uses fresh ingredients, making it a wholesome choice for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup croutons
• 1/2 cup Italian dressing

Instructions:

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and pepperoncini peppers.
2. Toss the salad gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
3. Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss again to coat all the ingredients.
4. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and croutons on top just before serving.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Olive Garden-inspired salad!