Insalata Mista Italiana
Bright, colorful, and bursting with authentic Italian flavors, Insalata Mista Italiana is the perfect medley of fresh, vibrant vegetables tossed with a zesty homemade vinaigrette. This classic mixed Italian salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, peppery arugula, and slightly bitter radicchio for a balanced base, while cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and briny black olives add a delightful burst of flavor and texture. The dressing—a harmonious blend of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and fresh garlic—ties everything together with a tangy touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy, no-cook recipe makes an ideal starter or side dish for any meal, embodying the simplicity and freshness of Italian cuisine. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a complement to pasta and grilled meats, Insalata Mista Italiana is a must-try for lovers of healthy salads and Mediterranean flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1 head Radicchio
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the romaine lettuce, arugula, and radicchio. Tear the romaine and radicchio leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl. Add the arugula to the mix.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber. Add them to the salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion, then add it to the bowl along with the black olives.
To make the vinaigrette, finely mince the garlic clove or use a garlic press. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.0 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2052 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 472 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 3010 mg | 64% | |
*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.
