Italian Salad
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5
Italian Salad
Description
The Italian Salad features coarsely chopped romaine as the base, providing a crisp and fresh texture. The vegetables including halved cherry tomatoes, quartered and sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion add freshness and slight sweetness. Pepperoncini peppers contribute mild heat and tang, while olives introduce a salty brininess. Croutons add crunch and Parmesan cheese offers a nutty, salty finish.
The dressing combines an Italian dressing mix with extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, water, granulated sugar, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and mayonnaise to create a creamy yet zesty coating. Approximately two-thirds of the dressing is used to lightly dress the salad before serving, allowing the texture and flavors to meld while keeping the salad vibrant.
This salad suits as a side dish accompanying Italian meals or as a refreshing standalone light meal option. Its components balance crisp, creamy, tangy, and savory notes for a well-rounded salad experience.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 6 cups romaine lettuce coarsely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 3/4 cup cucumber quartered and sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup Pepperoncini peppers whole
- 1/2 cup black olives sliced
- 3/4 cup croutons
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
For the dressing
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
For the salad
- Place the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pepperoncini, olives, croutons and parmesan in a large bowl.
For the dressing
- Place all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour approximately 2/3 cup of dressing over the salad. Toss until well combined, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 251IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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