Olive Garden Copycat Dressing

Found this on Pinterest. It is pretty close to Olive Garden's dressing 

1/3 cup white vinegar 

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tsp mayo

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt 

1/2 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp pepper 

1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning

1 pkg Good Season Italian Dressing mix

1 tsp grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp lemon juice

4 Tbsp water

Mix well. Refrigerate until serving

I make my salad using a Romaine lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, black olives, artichoke hearts, croutons, and Parmesan/Romano cheese blend. 

Oriental Chicken Salad

Romaine lettuce 

Red cabbage

Green onions

Carrots

Cucumber

Mandarin oranges

Grilled chicken breast, sliced

Chow mein noodles

Honey mustard dressing 

1/2 cup mayo

6 tbsp honey

3 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tsp Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp sesame oil 

Whisk together. 

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Serves 4

8 cups baby spinach
2 cups blueberries
3 cups sliced strawberries
4 oz goat cheese
sliced almonds
green onions
bacon bits

Dressing
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Whisk together salad ingredients.  Add additional honey if needed for desired sweetness.

Place spinach and berries in a large bowl.  Toss with dressing until well coated (refrigerate extra dressing).   Divide spinach mixture on 4 serving plates.   Crumble goat cheese on top.  Add other toppings as desired.