Simple Italian Salad

Simple Italian Salad is the only recipe you need for a side salad. It pairs well with any pasta dish and goes well with a meal of delicate fish or a full roasted chicken.

The Classic Italian Side Salad: A Love Story.

This salad is the most beautiful side dish you will ever cook. Although it's quite straightforward, it is utterly delicious and highly addictive. Congratulations if you've just learned how to make delicious Italian salad. You've at last discovered the ideal straightforward house salad to go with all of your Italian spaghetti, chicken, or fish dinners!

Learn how to prepare our very easy homemade Italian salad dressing, which you'll want to put on everything, and how quickly this riff on the Olive Garden Italian salad comes together in the following paragraphs.

What Goes Into This Italian Side Salad?

We won't lie; we frequented Olive Garden as children and have always had a soft spot in our hearts for that limitless salad. So, it only made sense that we would look to that Olive Garden ripoff recipe for inspiration when searching for the ideal Italian salad dish.

Our Version of the Copycat Olive Garden Italian Salad Recipe Has:

• Green, lush, and vibrant romaine. We enjoy the crunch.
• Cherry tomatoes and red onions. both are optional but strongly advised!
• Olives and pepperoncinis (which, in our opinion, are a must-have for a salad to taste really Italian).
• Grate as much parmesan as you please, of course! (As with the salad from Olive Garden.)
• Added crunch from the croutons. Keep it straightforward with store-bought or, if you have the time, go all out with handmade!

Simple Italian Salad Ingredients

• 1 head leafy romaine lettuce or 2 romaine hearts, roughly chopped
• 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup grated, parmesan cheese
• 1 cup peperoncini, whole or sliced
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced or whole
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• freshly ground pepper, to taste
• croutons, store bought or homemade

Italian Dressing

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

How To Make The Best Italian Salad Recipe:

When you have a longing for Olive Garden but are unable to leave your house or are simply seeking for a healthier substitute, this quick and easy Italian salad dish is ideal.

1. Take a jar. Shake well after adding the dressing ingredients and closing the container. You've just made your own homemade Italian salad dressing, congratulations!
2. The romaine lettuce should be roughly chopped and placed in a large bowl.
3. Add the onions, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, olives, and peppers.
4. Add the dressing to the salad and toss. You're nearly finished.
5. Your perfect Italian side salad can include as much parmesan cheese and croutons as you like! Please don't cut corners.