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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 467 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6 cups lettuce
- ⅓ 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
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover and shake until blended. Set aside until ready to use.
- In a large bowl toss together lettuce, pepperoni, mozzarella, parmesan, cucumbers, and sunflower seeds.
- Just before serving, give the dressing a good shake, then pour over salad and toss. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Feel free to add diced or shredded chicken to make this salad a main dish!
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.