Trattoria Salad
Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant and classic Trattoria Salad—a Mediterranean-inspired medley of crisp romaine lettuce, slightly bitter radicchio, and fresh, colorful vegetables like juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and zesty red onion. Enhanced with briny Kalamata olives, tender artichoke hearts, and a sprinkle of shaved Parmesan, this salad delivers a perfect balance of bold flavors and textures. A simple yet flavorful homemade vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and oregano ties it all together for a truly authentic Italian experience. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, satisfying main course. Ideal for fans of Mediterranean cuisine, this easy-to-make Trattoria Salad is a must-try for weeknight dinners or as an elegant addition to your next gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 small head Radicchio
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Artichoke hearts (marinated)
- 0.5 cup Fresh parmesan cheese (shaved)
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Croutons (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and radicchio. Tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the radicchio. Add them to a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and quarter them if desired. Thinly slice the red onion. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion to the bowl.
Drain and slice the Kalamata olives if necessary. Cut the marinated artichoke hearts into bite-sized pieces. Add the olives and artichokes to the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Top the salad with shaved parmesan cheese and croutons if using.
Serve immediately as a side salad or a light main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.2 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1052 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 670 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.
