Healthy Olive Garden Copycat Salad

A wooden bowl of healthier copycat Olive Garden salad on the table.

5 from 1 vote

This healthy Copycat Olive Garden Salad and olive garden salad dressing is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite salad with a lighter spin! Made with fresh, wholesome ingredients like Romaine, olives, and a creamy dressing, it’s the perfect addition to any meal.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Calorie

Servings: servings

Author: Megan Olson

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 head Romaine Lettuce about 6 cups
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes or grape
⅔ cup Pepperoncinis
½ cup Black Olives pitted
½ cup Red Onion sliced
½ cup Parmesan shredded
1 cup Croutons

For the Low Calorie Olive Garden Dressing:

2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar or white vinegar
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Light Mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon Garlic minced
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
1 pinch Parmesan

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, black olives, red onion, croutons and Parmesan.
In a small bowl, add the ingredients for the dressing and whisk together.
Pour the dressing over the salad, toss carefully to combine and serve!

Notes

Recipe Card Tips:

Clean the Greens Thoroughly: Use a salad spinner to wash and dry your greens. This will keep them crisp and prevent the dressing from becoming watered down.
Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate your salad for 15-20 minutes before serving for extra crispness and to allow the flavors to meld.
Store Ingredients Separately: Keep the dressing and croutons separate until you’re ready to serve. This will help maintain the salad’s crunch and prevent it from getting soggy.

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