Olive Garden Salad Copycat Recipe

Step 1

Layer salad ingredients in this order in large salad bowl: lettuce mix, red onion rings, tomatoes, cucumber, olives and pepperocinis.

Step 2

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Step 3

To serve: toss salad ingredients and place on plates.

Step 4

Drizzle with salad dressing; sprinkle with sea salt.

Step 5

Season with freshly ground black pepper.

Step 6

Garnish with croutons, then extra Parmesan cheese, as desired.

Step 7

In a pint-size mason jar, pour ¼ cup white vinegar and 3 tbsp. water.

Step 8

Add Italian Dressing mix, replace lid and shake.

Step 9

Add ½ cup olive oil and shake again.

Step 10

Add Italian seasoning, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder and sugar.

Step 11

Whisk in mayonnaise until it is fully incorporated.

Step 12

Add 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp. white vinegar and 1 1/2 tbsp. water.

Step 13

Seal lid on mason jar and shake thoroughly for 30-60 seconds or until ingredients are well mixed.

Step 14

Makes 1 pint salad dressing.