Vegan Olive Garden Salad

Bring the vibrant flavors of a classic Italian-American favorite to your table with this Vegan Olive Garden Salad. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base of this colorful dish, paired with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, tangy Kalamata olives, and zesty pepperoncini peppers for a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Topped with crunchy croutons and a sprinkle of rich vegan Parmesan cheese, this salad is dressed in a zippy, homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and aromatic Italian herbs. Perfect as a refreshing starter or side dish, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and serves 4. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving a light, plant-based option, this flavorful salad is sure to impress! Keywords: vegan salad recipe, Italian salad dressing, Olive Garden-inspired, plant-based salad, easy vegan recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 0.5 Red onion
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup Pepperoncini peppers
• 1 cup Croutons
• 0.25 cup Vegan Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried Italian herbs
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Chop the tomatoes into wedges and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Pit the Kalamata olives if necessary, then slice them in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 5

Add the pepperoncini peppers to the salad, accommodating your personal taste for spiciness.

Step 6

Sprinkle the vegan Parmesan cheese over the salad.

Step 7

To prepare the dressing, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently to combine.

Step 9

Top the salad with croutons just before serving to keep them crunchy.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a refreshing start to your meal or as a tasty side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1519.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1459.9

Total Fat 114.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 2.8mg	0%
Sodium 4426.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 88.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.3g	0%
Total Sugars 22.1g
Protein 24.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 519.0mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 2483.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.7%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 23.8%