Olive Garden Insalata

This is a copycat recipe for Olive Garden's Insalata (the salad they serve tableside). Time does not include the 24 hour chill time.

SERVES 4
Dressing
8 ounces Vinegar and Oil Dressing
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon sugar

Salad
1 (16 ounce) bag prepared mixed salad greens
5 slices red onions
6 black olives
4 banana peppers
1/2 cup crouton
1 small tomato, quartered
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Put dressing ingredients into a bottle and shake well.
Refrigerate 24 hours before using.
Chill one salad bowl in freezer for at least 30 minutes.
Place bag of salad in bowl. Place on top of lettuce the red onion, black olives, banana peppers, tomatoes, and croutons.
Add some freshly grated Parmesan cheese if you like, and add plenty of Olive Garden Insalada Dressing on top, shaking before using.