Olive Garden-Style Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing

SERVINGS:4

Ingredients

FOR THE DRESSING

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2/3 cup white vinegar
• 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2/3 cup Parmesan-Romano cheese blend
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

FOR THE SALAD

• 1 bag romaine lettuce
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup black olives
• 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
• 3/4 cup croutons
• 8 pepperoncini
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Instructions

To make dressing: 
Into a food processor or blender, blend all of the salad dressing ingredients until smooth. Chill before serving.

To make the salad: 
In a large bowl, assemble the salad and toss with the dressing right before serving. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve on chilled plates.

Source:  The Today Show Food