Olive Garden-Style House Salad

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• For the Dressing:
• 1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
• 3 Tbsp Miracle Whip
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• For the Salad:
• 1 (10 oz) bag American salad blend
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 small pepperoncini or other pickled peppers
• 1 small vine-ripened tomato, cut into wedges
• 2 Tbsp sliced black olives
• 1/2 c large croutons
• 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Make the dressing:

Combine all ingredients plus 1 to 2 Tbsp water in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.

Make the salad:

Place the salad blend in a large bowl and top with the red onion, pepperoncini, tomato, olives, croutons and cheese.

Drizzle with the dressing a gently toss.

From Food Network Magazine, April 2018