Cheesy Italian House Salad with Parmesan Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Cheesy Italian House Salad with Parmesan Dressing, a true masterpiece of fresh ingredients and creamy indulgence. Crisp Romaine and red leaf lettuce form the hearty base, complemented by juicy grape tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tangy black olives, and thinly sliced red onions. The star of this dish is the homemade Parmesan dressing—a luscious blend of mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic oregano—that coats every bite in savory perfection. Topped with shredded mozzarella, shaved Parmesan, and golden croutons for an irresistible crunch, this Italian-inspired salad is perfect as a light main course or a show-stopping side dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a quick yet utterly satisfying recipe ideal for any occasion. Keywords: cheesy Italian salad, Parmesan dressing, fresh house salad, easy Italian side, quick salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 head Red leaf lettuce
- 1.5 cups Grape tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 0.75 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup Shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Croutons
Instructions
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce and red leaf lettuce thoroughly. Tear into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the grape tomatoes in half, peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the bowl along with the black olives.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and shaved Parmesan cheese over the salad mixture.
To make the dressing, finely mince the garlic and whisk it together with mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
Pour the Parmesan dressing over the salad just before serving and toss until the vegetables are evenly coated.
Top the salad with croutons for an added crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and cheesy Italian house salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.9 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 1363 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 523 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 838 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
