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Everyday Italian Salad

Everyday Italian Salad

This Everyday Italian Salad is a simple, quick, and easy recipe, tossed with an Italian vinaigrette and perfect as a side or main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Whisk
  • mason jar

Ingredients
  

Italian Salad Ingredients

  • 5 ounces mixed spring greens or whatever greens you prefer
  • 0.5 small red onion peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups croutons homemade or store-bought
  • 0.5 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for topping
  • ⅓ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers

Italian Vinaigrette Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
  • 1 small clove garlic pressed or minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)

Instructions
 

Vinaigrette

  • Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients together in a bowl (or shake together in a mason jar) until combined. Taste and add additional sweetener if desired. Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

Salad

  • Combine all salad ingredients in a large salad bowl, drizzle evenly with the vinaigrette, and toss until evenly combined. Serve sprinkled with extra Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Notes

Consider possible ingredient variations for the salad based on your preferences.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Everyday Italian Salad, healthy salad, Italian Salad, main dish, Side Salad
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