Italian Salad Mix
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Italian Salad Mix, a perfect harmony of crisp romaine lettuce, bold radicchio, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe is brought to life with the briny tang of Kalamata olives, the sharp bite of red onion, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a savory finish. The real star, however, is the homemade dressing—a zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and oregano that ties all the fresh ingredients together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful and crunchy dish is ideal as a light yet satisfying lunch, a side for pasta night, or a crowd-pleasing addition to your dinner table. Whether you're searching for a quick salad recipe, a healthy meal option, or an authentic Italian side dish, this Italian Salad Mix checks all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 head Radicchio
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.25 small Red onion
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce and radicchio. Roughly chop both into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber. Add them to the salad bowl.
Slice the Kalamata olives in half and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the salad mixture.
Shave or grate the Parmesan cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
To prepare the dressing, finely mince the garlic clove and add it to a small bowl or jar. Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together vigorously until well combined, or shake them in a sealed jar until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Italian Salad Mix!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1218 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.3 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 3298 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.4 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 897 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 3967 mg | 84% | |
*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.
