Italian Salad
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This Italian Salad is tossed with an easy homemade vinaigrette that tastes like it came from a restaurant! It's the perfect side salad, or you can serve it with protein on top to make it a meal.
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Ingredients
Italian Salad Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce , chopped
- 1 small head radicchio , chopped (optional)
- 1/2 red onion , thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes , sliced in half
- 1/2 cup Sliced Pepperoncini (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons (or canned chickpeas)
Italian Vinaigrette
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 minced garlic clove)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- To prepare the dressing, add the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper to a mason jar with a lid. Stir or shake very well, until the dressing looks well mixed. Set it aside as you assemble the salad.
- To prepare the salad, add the chopped romaine, radicchio (if using), red onion, tomatoes, pepperonchi, and Parmesan to a large bowl. Add a generous drizzle of dressing, and toss well to combine.
- Taste the salad and add more dressing, to taste. You might not use all of the dressing, and in that case you can save it in the fridge for a future salad. Add the croutons shortly before serving, so they won't get soggy. (Or use chickpeas for a protein-rich swap.) Serve the salad right away for the best taste and texture.
- Leftover veggies and dressing can be stored separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. I don't recommend storing the salad for too long after adding the dressing, as the lettuce will become soggy quickly. (So will the croutons!)
Notes
- Nutrition information is for 1/4 of this entire salad, assuming you use ALL of the dressing and chickpeas instead of croutons. This information is automatically calculated using generic ingredients, so this is just a rough estimate and not a guarantee. This is particularly the case when it comes to things like sodium. (I don't know if salt was added to the canned chickpeas in these calculations, for example, so the sodium might be much higher than if you were to use unsalted chickpeas.)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
801mg
(33%)
Potassium
883mg
(25%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
14352IU
(287%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
241mg
(24%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 801mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 883mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 14352IU | 287% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 241mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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