– 1 large head of iceberg lettuce
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
– 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
– 1 cup croutons
– ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– ½ cup Olive Garden dressing (or your choice of Italian dressing)
– Salt and pepper to taste
Creating Olive Garden Salad can be an enjoyable task if you follow these simple steps:
1. Wash and Prep Lettuce: Thoroughly rinse the iceberg lettuce under cold water. Pat dry and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
2. Prepare Vegetables: Dice the cucumber and slice the red onion thinly. Halve the cherry tomatoes and olives.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and olives.
4. Add Croutons and Cheese: Sprinkle the croutons over the salad, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese.
5. Dress the Salad: Drizzle your Olive Garden dressing evenly over the salad.
6. Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper as needed. Mix gently to combine all the ingredients without crushing the croutons.
7. Serve Immediately: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and enjoy fresh.
These simple steps will guide you through creating this incredible Olive Garden Salad effortlessly.