Gino's Italian Salad Recipe
Make Gino's Italian Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, peel and slice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion.
- 2
Combine Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and chopped red onion.
Add Toppings
- 3
Add Olives and Cheese
Sprinkle the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese over the salad base.
- 4
Add Peppers
Add the pepperoncini peppers to the salad, distributing evenly.
Prepare Dressing
- 5
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- 6
Season to Taste
Add salt and black pepper to the dressing according to your taste preference.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
- 8
Serve
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for a chilled option.
