Angelo's Italian House Salad Recipe
Crispy, leaf lettuce, veggies, tomatoes, cucumbers, imported olives, pickled eggplant & cherry peppers. Your choice of dressing. Though, we highly recommend our homemade Italian dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash the leaf lettuce thoroughly under cold running water. Spin dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add to the salad bowl. Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then cut it into half-moon shapes. Add the cucumber slices to the salad.
- 3
Add Other Ingredients
Include the imported olives, pickled eggplant, and cherry peppers into the salad bowl. Toss the ingredients gently to combine.
Dressing Preparation
- 4
Make the Italian Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Whisk or shake well until the dressing is fully emulsified and smooth.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the homemade Italian dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
