Best Ever Italian Salad
This vibrant Italian salad is a delightful mix of fresh vegetables, briny olives, and tangy dressing, topped with Parmesan and croutons. Perfect for a light meal or as a side dish, it offers a refreshing crunch and a burst of flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup croutons
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black olives, cucumber, red onion, and green olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and croutons over the top. Add the sliced pepperoncini if using for an extra kick.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and crisp textures.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg