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Loaded Italian Salad with a Copycat Olive Garden Italian Salad Dressing

Loaded Italian Salad with a Copycat Olive Garden Italian Salad Dressing
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Loaded Italian Salad with a Copycat Olive Garden Italian Salad Dressing is a vibrant dish that brings together fresh vegetables and hearty proteins, all topped with a rich homemade dressing. This colorful salad is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prepping for the week ahead. With an enticing mix of textures and flavors, it’s sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Easy to prepare in just minutes, this salad can be enjoyed as a main course or as a delightful side dish. Enhance your dining experience with this delicious recipe that allows for customization based on your preferences.

Ingredients

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  • 1–2 heads green leaf lettuce (or Romaine)
  • 2 medium vine ripened tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers (diced)
  • 1 cup turkey slices (sliced or cubed)
  • 1 can chick peas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup turkey pepperoni (optional)
  • 1 cup green olives with pimento (sliced in half)
  • 1 small jar artichoke hearts (quartered)
  • 1 can whole medium black olives (sliced in half)
  • 1–2 cups mozzarella cheese (grated)
  • 1 packet dry Italian dressing mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/3 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop the lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and pepperoncini peppers. Combine them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add turkey slices and chickpeas to the bowl; toss gently.
  3. Incorporate green olives, artichoke hearts, and grated mozzarella cheese into the mixture.
  4. For the dressing, whisk together dry Italian dressing mix, garlic powder, sugar, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, white vinegar, water, and mayonnaise in a separate bowl.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

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