Best Easy Italian Green Salad

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    467 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Best Easy Italian Green Salad

This Best Easy Italian Green Salad is my go-to when I crave an easy, nutritious side that complements just about any pasta dish or is great on its own as a light meal. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 cups lettuce
  • cup mini pepperonis OR regular pepperonis, quartered
  • ½ cup mozzarella cubed, or cheese sticks chopped
  • ½-1 cup garlic croutons
  • 1 cucumber peeled and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons salted sunflower seeds
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

italian dressing

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red or white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper or to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
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Instructions

  1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover and shake until blended. Set aside until ready to use.
  2. In a large bowl toss together lettuce, pepperoni, mozzarella, parmesan, cucumbers, and sunflower seeds.
  3. Just before serving, give the dressing a good shake, then pour over salad and toss. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Feel free to add diced or shredded chicken to make this salad a main dish!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 467kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 1111mg (46%) Potassium 364mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 801IU (16%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 245mg (25%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 467kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 1111mg 46%
Potassium 364mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 801IU 16%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 245mg 25%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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