Genoa Salad
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and satisfying flavors of Genoa Salad—a perfect fusion of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients and Italian flair. This no-cook recipe is a celebration of fresh, wholesome elements like crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy cannellini beans, and tangy Kalamata olives, all tied together with a fragrant drizzle of homemade red wine vinaigrette. Finished with delicate shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano and aromatic torn basil leaves, this salad strikes the ideal balance between hearty and light. Ready in just 15 minutes, Genoa Salad is an effortlessly elegant choice for a quick lunch, a versatile side dish, or a refreshing addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.33 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup Canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- 0.25 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cannellini beans, and red onion slices.
Add the torn fresh basil leaves and toss gently to combine.
To prepare the dressing, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Top the salad with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy this bright and flavorful Genoa Salad as a side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.1 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 3262 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 36.2 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 871 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1726 mg | 37% | |
*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.
