Does anyone have or know where I could get the recipe for Olive Garden’s original salad?
September 22nd, 2009 by admin | Filed in Olive Garden Restaurant Recipes
You know, the one that’s really vinegary but has a great deal of iceburg lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and olives? it’s got to be my favorite salad of all time.
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OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING
1/2 cup white or red wine vinegar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 1/2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons dry pectin (used to thicken jelly)
2 tablespoons beaten egg or egg substitue
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic or 1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
pinch of oregano
pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Combine all of the ingredients with a mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds -Or- in a blender on low speed for 30 seconds -Or- use a wand mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Chill at least 1 hour.
Serve over mixed greens or use as a marinade. I like to add the hot peppers in the salad that the restaurant uses. It tastes closer to the original that way.
Just wanted to supplement Luna’s answer there a little: Dressing looks about right, but I just want to make sure you’ve got the right greens: Romaine lettuce (not iceberg), black olives, Roma tomatoes, banana peppers, red onion, and of course you can’t forget those croutons
Make them yourself if you want the most control over the flavor (sourdough, artisan and ciabatta would all work well but lend distinct flavors, and seasonings and choice of oil/fat to cook them in can add some serious depth, too), but store-bought works just fine as well.