Vegetarian Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing
Experience the vibrant flavors of Italy in every bite with this Vegetarian Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing. Crisp Romaine lettuce forms the base, perfectly complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, colorful bell peppers, and tangy red onion. Black olives and artichoke hearts add a Mediterranean twist, while a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese brings a rich, savory touch. The crown jewel is the zesty homemade Italian dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and a medley of dried herbs, lightly sweetened with honey. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is a refreshing side dish or a satisfying light meal, packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with authentic Italian flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or any gathering where fresh flavor is a must!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 Red onion
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 0.5 cup Artichoke hearts
- 1 medium Bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 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 bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Peel the cucumber, slice it into half-moons, and add it to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and bell pepper, then add them to the bowl.
Drain and halve the black olives and artichoke hearts, and add them to the salad.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the salad.
For the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Drizzle the homemade Italian dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss the salad to combine all ingredients and coat the vegetables evenly with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a fresh, vibrant side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.8 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.9 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 2237 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 848 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2421 mg | 52% | |
*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.
