Saturday, July 7, 2012

#602: Copycat Olive Garden Salad


I would say that this recipe is really, quite close to the original Olive Garden salad.  Not totally there, but so close.  Unfortunately I overdressed my salad, but other than that, it was definitely enjoyed by all. 
For the dressing:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning


For the salad:
1 10-ounce bag American salad blend
(I used fresh romaine lettuce)1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
4 small pickled peppers, such as pepperoncini
(I omitted) 1 small vine-ripened tomato, quartered
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
1/2 cup large croutons
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan

Combine all the dressing ingredients and 1 to 2 tablespoons water in a blender or food processor; puree until smooth.

Place the salad blend in a large bowl and top with the remaining salad ingredients. Drizzle with the dressing.

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