Simple Italian Salad Recipe
Try this Simple Italian Salad—it's delicious! Packed with fresh ingredients like crunchy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tangy olives, zesty peperoncini, sweet red onion, and tasty cheese, it's the perfect side for any meal!
Servings: 4
Calories: 256kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients for Italian Salad Dressing
- 1 clove garlic grated into paste
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and freshly ground pepper
Ingredients for Italian Salad
- 1 large romaine heart chopped
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- ¼ cup green olives pitted
- 8 peperoncini
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese shaved (1 cup)
Instructions
How to make Italian Dressing:
- In a large bowl combine garlic, mayo, red wine vinegar, oregano, olive oil, salt and pepper. Whisk until combined.
Assembling Italian Salad:
- There are 2 ways you can assemble this salad: Toss in the bowl a chopped romaine, red onion, cherry tomatoes, green olives and peperoncini. Drizzle dressing, garnish with Parmesan cheese and voila! Or lay individual ingredient on the plate, drizzle Italian Dressing and garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese. Enjoy:)
Notes
- When making this salad, it’s all about using the best ingredients! Go for fresh, crunchy lettuce that’s free from wilting and brown spots. Plump, red cherry tomatoes without wrinkles are a must for that juicy pop of flavor.
- Feel free to prepare the salad ahead of time; just remember to add the dressing right before serving to keep everything fresh and crisp.
- If you’re concerned about spice, you might want to skip the pepperoncini. I usually suggest offering them to those who enjoy a little kick, but just a heads up—the briny juices can give the whole salad a bit of heat! Enjoy your delicious creation!
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2768IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 1mg