Gluten-Free Classic Italian Salad
Experience a fresh twist on tradition with this Gluten-Free Classic Italian Salad—a vibrant medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, tangy pepperoncini peppers, and savory black olives. Perfectly suited for gluten-free diets, this wholesome recipe shines with its homemade vinaigrette made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and aromatic dried oregano. Finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this salad is both an elegant side dish and a satisfying light main course. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleaser embodies the flavors of Italy while accommodating modern dietary needs. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving a quick, healthy bite, this recipe delivers taste, simplicity, and Mediterranean flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 0.25 cup Pepperoncini peppers
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly and place them in a large salad bowl.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds with a spoon, then slice the cucumber into half moons and add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl along with the black olives and pepperoncini peppers.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette dressing.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together gently to combine.
Sprinkle the shaved Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the salad.
Serve immediately as a fresh and delicious side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.1 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 2787 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 480 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1654 mg | 35% | |
*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.
