Green Salad with Pepperoni and Cheese
Elevate your salad game with this Green Salad with Pepperoni and Cheese, a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines fresh greens, bold flavors, and a touch of indulgence. Crisp mixed salad greens form the base of this hearty salad, topped with savory pepperoni slices, creamy shredded mozzarella cheese, and refreshing vegetables like juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion. A homemade dressing featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of oregano ties everything together, creating a perfectly balanced medley of flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with protein and freshness, this salad makes a standout side dish or a light, yet filling, main course. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is your go-to for a quick, crave-worthy salad with a twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup Pepperoni slices
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the pepperoni slices, shredded mozzarella cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Green Salad with Pepperoni and Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1392 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 579 mg | 12% | |
*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.
