Pasta House Salad
Crisp, flavorful, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, this Pasta House Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. A perfect balance of crunchy iceberg and romaine lettuce forms the base, while artichoke hearts, shredded provolone cheese, diced pimentos, and sliced black olives add a vibrant medley of textures and bold flavors. Tossed with a tangy homemade red wine vinaigrette infused with oregano, and finished with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, this refreshing salad is both simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious. Ideal as a side dish or a light main course, it’s ready in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to for any busy weeknight or special occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 medium (sliced thinly) Red onion
- 1 cup (quartered) Artichoke hearts
- 1 cup (shredded) Provolone cheese
- 0.25 cup (diced) Pimentos
- 0.5 cup (sliced) Black olives
- 0.25 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.125 cup Red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
Instructions
Wash and dry the iceberg and romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the lettuce.
Add the artichoke hearts, shredded provolone cheese, diced pimentos, and sliced black olives to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
Top the salad with grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy it as a light meal. Refrigerate leftovers for up to one day.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.9 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.0 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2682 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.6 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.4 g | ||
| Protein | 61.0 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1632 mg | 126% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 3064 mg | 65% | |
*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.
