August 22, 2026
Hi Friends,
If you are like me one of the biggest reasons you go to Olive Garden is for their salad.
Heck my mouth is watering just thinking of it! It's crisp, tangy, and loaded with all kinds of good stuff.
While I've tried a few copycat recipes, this version seems to be the best. And it comes together in minutes, costs less, and tastes just as satisfying.
Happy Cooking,
Anisa
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Photo: Anisa making the flavorful Olive Garden famous salad and salad dressing.
Today's Recipe Olive Garden’s Famous Salad & Dressing! | Serves 3-4 |
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Ingredients | ● | SALAD INGREDIENTS: | | ● | 6 cups iceberg or garden salad mix (with a little shredded red cabbage and carrot) | | ● | 2 sliced Roma tomatoes (or campari tomatoes) | | ● | 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion | | ● | 1/2 cup pitted black olives, drained | | ● | 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers | | ● | 1 cup seasoned croutons | | ● | 1/4 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese | | ● | DRESSING INGREDIENTS: | | ● | 1/2 cup mayonnaise | | ● | 1/3 cup white vinegar | | ● | 1 tbsp lemon juice | | ● | 2 tbsp corn syrup or 1.5 tsp sugar | | ● | 1 tsp vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil | | ● | 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese | | ● | 1/4 tsp garlic salt | | ● | 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning | | ● | 1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes |
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Directions | 1 | Whisk the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, white vinegar, lemon juice, corn syrup (or sugar), oil, parmesan cheese, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and parsley in a bowl until smooth. | | 2 | Prep the veggies: Chop the lettuce, slice the tomatoes and red onions, and drain the olives and pepperoncini. | | 3 | Toss and serve: Place the greens and toppings in a large bowl, add the croutons and cheese, pour over the dressing just before serving, and toss well. |
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| Serving Suggestions: Before any meal, or as a meal in itself |
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Anisa's Kitchen Tip:
Make the dressing a day ahead. It gets even better after chilling, and always toss the salad just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp and the croutons crunchy.
Double the dressing recipe and use it to marinade chicken breasts. They will taste AWESOME!
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