Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of an Olive Garden Salad, a delightful medley of crisp romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this refreshing salad is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Whether served alongside your favorite pasta or enjoyed as a light meal, this salad brings the essence of Italian dining straight to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black or green olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Rinse and dry all produce thoroughly. Place chopped romaine in a large mixing bowl.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumber to the bowl; toss lightly to combine.
- Soak thinly sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow its flavor before adding it to the salad.
- Stir in sliced olives and sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Drizzle Italian dressing just before serving and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg