Fresh Italian Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, this Fresh Italian Salad is a delicious celebration of Mediterranean simplicity. Crisp romaine lettuce and peppery arugula form the base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, and sweet red onion add delightful texture and color. Creamy fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini) and aromatic basil leaves elevate the dish with authentic Italian flair. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this salad is perfectly balanced and irresistibly refreshing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal side dish or a light main course for any occasion. Whether you're preparing a quick weekday meal or hosting a dinner party, this easy and elegant Italian salad is sure to impress! Keywords: Fresh Italian Salad, Mediterranean salad, mozzarella salad, Italian dressing, quick salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 100 grams Arugula
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 200 grams Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 10 grams Fresh basil leaves
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and arugula. Tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place both greens in a large salad bowl.
Halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes, depending on their size. Add them to the bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Cut the rounds in half to create half-moons and add them to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Drain the fresh mozzarella balls and add them to the salad. If the mozzarella balls are larger, cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Chop or tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.1 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.8 g | 149% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1874 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.9 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1194 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2662 mg | 57% | |
*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.
