Italian Style Chef Salad with Creamy Pesto Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Italian Style Chef Salad with Creamy Pesto Dressing, a vibrant, flavor-packed creation that’s perfect for any occasion. Crisp Romaine lettuce and bitter radicchio form the base, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and slivers of red onion for fresh, colorful contrast. Savory bites of rolled salami, ham, and creamy fresh mozzarella balls add richness, while briny Kalamata olives provide the perfect salty touch. The crowning glory is a homemade creamy pesto dressing, blending basil pesto, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese, with a hint of lemon for brightness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this hearty, no-cook salad is a satisfying meal on its own or a stunning centerpiece for your next gathering. Indulge in the taste of Italy with this easy-to-make delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Radicchio
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 4 oz Salami
- 4 oz Ham
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella balls
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup Basil pesto
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce and radicchio. Chop the Romaine into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the radicchio. Place them together in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the greens.
Roll the salami and ham slices, then slice them into bite-sized pieces. Add to the salad along with the fresh mozzarella balls and Kalamata olives.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the basil pesto, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Drizzle the creamy pesto dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Italian Style Chef Salad with Creamy Pesto Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
679 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.7 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2085 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 471 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 788 mg | 17% | |
*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.
