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.Does anyone have or know where I could get the recipe for Olive Garden's original salad?
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.Does anyone have or know where I could get the recipe for Olive Garden's original salad?
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 :D 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.
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