Healthier Copycat Olive Garden Salad

A healthier version of that delicious endless salad bowl at the Olive Garden

Course Salad

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 275kcal

Author Amee

For the salad
1 head iceberg lettuce chopped
8 oz baby spinach leaves
4 oz sliced mushrooms
6 pepperoncini peppers
6 oz can whole black olives drained
½ red onion finely sliced
2 roma tomatoes chopped
½ cup shaved parmesan cheese not that shaker stuff, ya'll
freshly cracked black pepper to taste
For the dressing
¼ cup Just Mayo or olive oil blend mayo or my recipe for homemade Paleo mayonnaise
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
⅓ cup vinegar
4 tablespoon parmesan romano blend cheese shredded
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
fresh cracked pepper to taste

For the salad
Start with the lettuce and spinach leaves and layer all ingredients in a large salad bowl.
For the dressing
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour desired amount over salad, toss and serve immediately.