Olive Garden-Style House Salad

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Miracle Whip
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 10-ounce bag American salad blend
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 small pepperoncini or other pickled peppers
• 1 small vine-ripened tomato, cut into wedge
• 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
• 1/2 cup large croutons
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Make the dressing: Combine the olive oil, vinegar, Miracle Whip, lemon juice, parmesan, garlic salt, Italian seasoning and 1 to 2 tablespoons 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 and gently toss. Caleb