Big Easy Italian Salad

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    1478 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Big Easy Italian Salad

This is an easy salad to please a crowd: endlessly adaptable and goes with just about anything. I think of it as a life-long salad situation: make it on repeat, swapping in what you have on hand and what you like.

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Ingredients

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For the Salad

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 head radicchio, chopped
  • 1 small red onion or 2 shallots, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup pitted black olives
  • 2 cups Pepperoncini
  • ½ cup Shaved parmesan
  • black pepper
  • croutons (optional)

For the Italian Dressing

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Instructions

  1. Mix the salad. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, radicchio, red onion (or shallots), cherry tomatoes, olives, and pepperoncini. Toss gently to mix.
  2. Make the Italian dressing. In a mason jar or sealable container, add the Italian seasoning, salt, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Close the lid and shake very well. (Or, add the Italian seasoning, salt, and vinegar to a small bowl. Whisk as you slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until emulsified.)
  3. Dress and serve. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss. Add the shaved parmesan and a dash of black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Mix in the croutons, if using, and serve.

Notes

  • You can prepare the dressing and salad the night before. Store them separately, covered in your refrigerator. Give the dressing a good shake/whisk before using, and dress the salad just before serving. 
  • This salad is best right after you dress it, but radiccio and romaine are hearty enough that leftovers should last for a day or so in your fridge–it’ll just be a bit less crisp.
  • Store, covered in your fridge, for up to 2 weeks.
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  • Make ahead: You can prepare the dressing and salad the night before. Store them separately, covered in your refrigerator. Give the dressing a good shake/whisk before using, and dress the salad just before serving. 
  • Leftovers: This salad is best right after you dress it, but radiccio and romaine are hearty enough that leftovers should last for a day or so in your fridge–it’ll just be a bit less crisp.
  • If you don’t use all the dressing: Store, covered in your fridge, for up to 2 weeks.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 147.8kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 4.8g (2%) Protein 3.3g (7%) Fat 13.4g (21%) Saturated Fat 2.6g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 4.3mg (1%) Sodium 516.2mg (22%) Potassium 166.6mg (5%) Fiber 2.2g (9%) Sugar 1.8g (4%) Vitamin A 621IU (12%) Vitamin C 31.1mg (35%) Calcium 97.9mg (10%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1478 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 147.8kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 4.8g 2%
Protein 3.3g 7%
Fat 13.4g 21%
Saturated Fat 2.6g 13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g 8%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 4.3mg 1%
Sodium 516.2mg 22%
Potassium 166.6mg 4%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Sugar 1.8g 4%
Vitamin A 621IU 12%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 35%
Calcium 97.9mg 10%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

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

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