"This homemade Olive Garden Salad recipe is a copycat of the famous restaurant chain, quickly prepared with fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunch croutons, olives, peppers, parmesan, and onion, all tossed with its signature creamy Italian dressing. It is so easy to replicate this bright, crisp, and colorful dish at home with fresh ingredients–serve it as a simple side or top it with protein to make it a main meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
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6 whole pepperoncini peppers
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4 medium firm Roma tomatoes (sliced)
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1 cup whole pitted black olives (drained)
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1 cup thinly sliced red onion
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1 cup seasoned croutons
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¼ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
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⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
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⅓ cup white wine vinegar
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3 tbsp water
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2 tbsp mayonnaise
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1 tbsp granulated sugar
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2 tsp fresh minced garlic
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2 tsp lemon juice
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1½ tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp kosher salt
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½ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes