Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing
Fresh, vibrant, and loaded with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing is the perfect addition to any meal. Featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, tangy red onion, and briny black olives, this wholesome recipe is topped with nutty Parmesan cheese for an irresistible finish. The star of the show is the zesty homemade Italian dressing—crafted from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, and a medley of dried herbs—bringing a delicious, tangy punch to every bite. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and easy to customize, this crowd-pleasing salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a refreshing side dish. Elevate your salad game today with this fresh and flavorful Italian classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel, halve lengthwise, and thinly slice the cucumber, then add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add as well.
Add the black olives to the salad bowl.
Grate or shave the Parmesan cheese and sprinkle over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and minced garlic.
Add Dijon mustard, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Whisk the ingredients together until well combined to create the Italian dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1332 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.1 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 2137 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.3 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 588 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1960 mg | 42% | |
*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.
