Italian Mix Giardiniera Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, the Italian Mix Giardiniera Salad is a refreshing twist on a classic salad. Featuring the tangy crunch of giardiniera, a vibrant Italian pickled vegetable mix, alongside crisp romaine lettuce, peppery arugula, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad is as colorful as it is appetizing. The Mediterranean-inspired additions of Kalamata olives, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette elevate this dish into a savory masterpiece. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook salad is perfect as a side dish or a light, satisfying meal. Explore this healthy, flavorful recipe and bring a taste of authentic Italian cuisine to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetable mix)
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (shaved)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Chop the giardiniera into bite-sized pieces, if necessary. Set aside.
2. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and arugula. Tear the romaine leaves into smaller pieces and add both greens to a large salad bowl.
3. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, thinly slice the cucumber, and finely slice the red onion. Add these to the bowl along with the Kalamata olives.
4. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
6. Add the chopped giardiniera to the bowl and toss lightly again.
7. Top the salad with shaved Parmesan cheese for added flavor and texture.
8. Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.7 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1463 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 453 mg | 10% | |
*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.
