CopyCat Olive Garden Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
4 cups mixed lettuce leaves
2 medium Roma Tomatoes seeds removed, sliced lengthwise and in wedges
1 small red onion sliced very thin
6 medium mild Pepperoncini peppers about 6
6 medium black olives sliced
1 cup croutons
Garnishes: Fresh shaved Parmesan Olive Garden House Italian Dressing, Fresh ground pepper
For the Dressing:
1 packet Italian Dressing Mix
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tbsp water
2 tsp mayonnaise
1 tsp grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp dried Italian Seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt optional
Directions
In a large bowl, toss all of the salad ingredients until well blended.
Place all dressing ingredients in a food processor and pulse until blended and smooth. OR whisk vigorously until well mixed.
Pour 1/2 cup dressing over salad and toss. Serve family style, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh cracked black pepper.
Refrigerate remaining dressing in a sealed container for up to 1 month.