Robust Italian Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Robust Italian Salad, a perfect blend of crisp romaine lettuce, peppery arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber. This hearty Mediterranean-inspired dish is packed with tangy Kalamata olives, creamy mozzarella balls, and a sprinkle of shaved Parmesan cheese for a satisfying depth of flavor. Tied together with a zesty homemade vinaigrette made from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and dried oregano, this salad strikes a perfect balance of freshness and richness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this Italian salad is ideal for weeknight dinners, elegant lunches, or as a show-stopping side dish for any gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 Cucumber
- 0.5 Red onion
- 0.75 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 cup Mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
- 0.5 cup Shaved 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 arugula. Tear the romaine leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl along with the arugula.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.
Pit the Kalamata olives if necessary and add them to the salad.
Add the mozzarella balls and sprinkle the shaved Parmesan cheese over the top.
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Robust Italian Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.4 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1590 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.9 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 668 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 653 mg | 14% | |
*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.
