Description

Crispy Olive Garden Salad is the kind of fresh, flavorful dish that instantly makes any meal feel brighter. It is packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, black olives, red onion, pepperoncini, crunchy croutons, Parmesan cheese, and creamy Italian dressing for that classic restaurant-style taste everyone loves. This easy recipe works beautifully as a quick lunch, healthy snack, fresh side dish, or one of those dependable dinner ideas you can pull together in minutes when you want simple food ideas that still feel special.

Ingredients

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup sliced black olives

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers

1 cup croutons

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3/4 cup creamy Italian dressing

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce very well, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.

2. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and drain the olives and pepperoncini.

3. Add the romaine, tomatoes, black olives, red onion, and pepperoncini to a large salad bowl.

4. Sprinkle in the croutons and Parmesan cheese.

5. Pour the creamy Italian dressing over the salad just before serving.

6. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

7. Finish with black pepper and extra Parmesan if desired, then serve immediately.

Notes

Do not dress the salad too early, or the lettuce and croutons will lose their crisp texture before serving.