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Italian Salad Recipe

This Italian Salad is loaded with fresh flavor and the homemade Italian Dressing is zesty and flavorful! The perfect pairing to your weeknight meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 317 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the salad
  • 6 cups salad mix including iceburg lettuce (or romaine, purple cabbage, and shredded carrots)
  • ¼ red onion sliced
  • 8 mild pepperoncinis
  • 2 roma tomatoes sliced
  • 1 cup black olives
  • 1 cup croutons
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the dressing
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine salad mix, red onion, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, and black olives. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. In a large mason jar, add dressing ingredients. Shake until blended.
  3. To serve, top salad with croutons, parmesan cheese, and Italian dressing. ENJOY.

Notes

  • Don’t be shy with the dressing! This dressing is made to be used liberally and is so tasty you won’t regret it. 
  • Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor. The classic “green cap” parmesan will work in a pinch, but you lose out on some flavor and melt-y texture by not grating your own.
  • I love using plum tomatoes like a Roma, but you can also use cherry tomatoes. There is a higher ratio of skin-to-flesh with cherries, making those bites a bit chewier than if you use Romas. I’d recommend halving cherry tomatoes if you go that route.
  • Don’t want it spicy? Try it with artichoke hearts instead of pepperoncini. 
  • Or if you’re looking for a crispy crunch, try adding a few thin-sliced cucumbers for an extra-summer flavor. I like English cucumbers because they are seedless and grow with a thinner skin. 
  • See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 21g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 2181mg (91%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317

% Daily Value*

Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21g 124%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 2181mg 91%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%

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