Olive Garden Copycat Salad & House Dressing

Prep Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Easy Servings: 8 Source:

Ingredients

Salad

3 romaine lettuce hearts washed and chopped

1/2 red onion sliced

2 Roma tomatoes sliced

4 pickled Pepperoncini

10 large pitted olives

1/2 cup seasoned croutons

1/4 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese

Olive Garden House Dressing Copycat

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup water

3 tablespoons white vinegar

2 tablespoons extra light tasting olive oil (or other neutral oil)

2 tablespoon fresh grated Romano cheese

1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions

In the bowl of a blender, combine dressing ingredients and blend until smooth.  Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

In a large salad bowl, layer salad ingredients in order beginning with lettuce.

Pour salad dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!