Olive Garden Salad with Dressing (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)

⏱️ 15 minutes👥 6 servings❤️ Taste: 9/10
Olive Garden Salad with Dressing (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health8/10
Anti-Inflammatory7/10
Blood Sugar Control8/10

Ingredients

  • • 8 cups mixed greens (including romaine and spring mix)
  • • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • • 2 Roma tomatoes, quartered
  • • 4 pepperoncini peppers
  • • 8 black olives
  • • 1/2 cup garbanzo beans (instead of croutons)
  • • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Dressing:
  • • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (instead of mayonnaise)
  • • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (instead of vegetable oil)
  • • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • • 1 teaspoon honey (instead of corn syrup)
  • • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 11. Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a bowl
  2. 22. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl
  3. 33. Toss with dressing just before serving

Smart Substitutions

• MayonnaiseGreek yogurt

More protein, less saturated fat

• Vegetable oilExtra virgin olive oil

Better fats, anti-inflammatory

• CroutonsGarbanzo beans

More fiber, protein, lower glycemic impact

• Corn syrupHoney

Natural sweetener, less processed