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Carrabba’s Creamy Parmesan House Salad Copycat Recipe

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This Carrabba’s Creamy Parmesan House Salad Copycat Recipe perfectly recreates the delicious and creamy dressing combined with a fresh mix of romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, peperoncini, and kalamata olives. It’s an easy-to-make and flavorful salad ideal for a light lunch or a side dish to your favorite meal.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Creamy Parmesan Dressing

  • ½ cup mayo
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic or 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon (or triple the amount if fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 2 kalamata olives

For the Salad

  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
  • 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced or matchstick style
  • ½ cup peperoncini pepper slices (to taste)
  • 1 cup whole kalamata olives, pitted

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Creamy Parmesan Dressing: Add mayo, buttermilk, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, dried tarragon, lemon juice, black pepper, anchovy paste, and kalamata olives to a blender or food processor. Pulse the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to one week. Remember to pulse or stir the dressing before each use for the best flavor and texture.
  2. Prepare the Salad: Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, ensuring it’s clean and dry. In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, thinly sliced red cabbage, thinly sliced or matchstick-style carrots, peperoncini pepper slices, and whole kalamata olives. Gently toss all the salad ingredients together to mix evenly.
  3. Serve the Salad: Toss the salad with the creamy parmesan dressing to your preference, or serve the dressing on the side to allow guests to add as much or as little as they want. Serve immediately for the freshest taste and best texture.

Notes

  • You can adjust the peperoncini pepper slices according to your spice preference for more or less heat.
  • If you prefer a thicker dressing, reduce the buttermilk slightly.
  • The anchovy paste adds a subtle umami depth; omit if avoiding fish products, but it will alter the flavor.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture in the dressing.
  • Store leftover dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/carrabbas-creamy-parmesan-house-salad-copycat-recipe/