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Italian Salad

Name: Italian Salad
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce; 1 head radicchio; 1 small or 2 red onion or shallots; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 cup black olives; 2 cups pepperoncini; ½ cup shaved parmesan; black pepper; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; ½ tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1/3 cups extra-virgin olive oil

⏱ 15 min

An easy Italian-style salad bursting with flavor and color. Combines romaine lettuce and radicchio with cherry tomatoes, olives, and pepperoncini, tossed in a simple homemade Italian vinaigrette.

Low-cal

Adapted from a video by The Mediterranean Dish

Italian Salad Recipe | Easy Salad Recipe

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Ingredients

romaine lettuce1 head
radicchio1 head
red onion or shallotshalved and thinly sliced1 small or 2
cherry tomatoeshalved1 cup
black olivespitted1 cup
pepperoncini2 cups
shaved parmesan½ cup
black pepper
Italian seasoning1 tsp
kosher salt

Steps

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1
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop the entire head and place in a large bowl.
2
Prepare the radicchio by cutting around the core, removing the tough center, and then chop the leaves.
3
Add the chopped romaine and radicchio to the bowl together.
4
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion or shallots, pitted black olives, and pepperoncini to the salad.
5
In a mason jar or cocktail shaker, combine Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, red wine vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil.
6
Close the lid and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds to emulsify and combine the dressing ingredients.
7
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and mix thoroughly with your hands, ensuring all vegetables are well coated. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
8
Top with shaved parmesan cheese. Optionally add croutons if desired, and serve immediately.

Italian Salad

Ingredients

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