Italian Picnic Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Brighten up your outdoor gatherings with this vibrant and satisfying Italian Picnic Salad. Brimming with bold Mediterranean flavors, this no-cook recipe combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper with savory staples like Kalamata olives, bite-sized salami strips, cubes of provolone cheese, and marinated artichoke hearts. Fresh basil adds an aromatic touch, while a tangy homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners. Bursting with color, texture, and taste, it’s a crowd-pleasing delight that captures the essence of Italian cuisine.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 0.5 Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 4 ounces Salami
• 4 ounces Provolone cheese
• 1 cup Artichoke hearts (marinated, drained)
• 0.5 cup Fresh basil
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.

2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add to the bowl.

3. Dice the red bell pepper and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the salad.

4. Slice the Kalamata olives in half, the salami into bite-sized strips, and the provolone into cubes. Add to the bowl.

5. Roughly chop the marinated artichoke hearts and fresh basil. Add both to the salad mixture.

6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine and coat the ingredients evenly.

8. Serve immediately or transfer to a portable container for a picnic. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (471.7g)

Calories		352
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		26.9 g	34%
	Saturated Fat	7.5 g	38%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.9 g
Cholesterol		34 mg	11%
Sodium		1311 mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate		17.0 g	6%
	Dietary Fiber	6.6 g	24%
	Total Sugars	5.7 g
Protein		14.1 g	28%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	1%
Calcium		292 mg	22%
Iron		3.8 mg	21%
Potassium		896 mg	19%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1446 cal (65.9%%)

Protein: 340 cal (15.5%%)

Carbs: 409 cal (18.6%%)