Olive Garden Insalata

Bring the flavors of your favorite restaurant home with this vibrant Olive Garden Insalata! This zesty Italian-inspired salad combines crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tangy red onion slices, and briny black olives with the bold kick of pepperoncini peppers. Topped with crunchy croutons, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and dressed in a signature Olive Garden Italian Salad Dressing, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light main course, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that delivers all the fresh, authentic flavors of dining out—right from your own kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 head Romaine lettuce
0.5 head Iceberg lettuce
0.5 medium Red onion
2 medium Tomatoes
0.5 cup Black olives
6 whole Pepperoncini peppers
1 cup Croutons
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
0.75 cup Olive Garden Italian Salad Dressing (store-bought or homemade)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine and iceberg lettuce thoroughly. Tear them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the red onion into thin rings and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Cut the tomatoes into wedges or slices and add them to the salad.

Step 4

Add the black olives and pepperoncini peppers to the bowl.

Step 5

Sprinkle the croutons and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the salad.

Step 6

Drizzle the Olive Garden Italian Salad Dressing evenly over the salad.

Step 7

Toss gently to combine all ingredients and ensure they are coated in the dressing.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side salad or light main dish. Enjoy your restaurant-inspired creation!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1773.2 grams (1773.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1095

Total Fat 70.80g	91%
Saturated Fat 16.80g	84%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 52mg	17%
Sodium 6817mg	296%
Total Carbohydrate 97.80g	36%
Dietary Fiber 25.50g	91%
Total Sugars 35.00g
Protein 29.00g	58%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 701mg	54%
Iron 15mg	81%
Potassium 2725mg	58%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.7%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 34.2%