Olive Garden Salad
Olive Garden Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that bursts with flavor and crunch. This easy-to-make salad features crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny black olives, and tangy red onion, all topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this salad will impress your family and friends with its fresh taste and colorful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Wash the romaine lettuce under cold water, pat dry, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, and red onion.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the salad.
- Drizzle Italian dressing evenly over the top.
- Toss gently until everything is nicely coated with dressing.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider including cucumbers or bell peppers. To enhance flavors, season with salt and pepper before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container without dressing to maintain freshness.