Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLui LuiGinsalata (starter Salads) Recipe

Ginsalata (starter Salads) Recipe

Inspired by Lui Lui
Time20m
Serves4

Crisp lettuce, fresh green peppers, mushrooms, roasted black olives, tomatoes and red onions with our house Italian dressing and a sprinkle of mozzarella

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Dressing

Topping

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Tear into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the green bell pepper and slice the mushrooms. Add both to the bowl with the lettuce.

  3. 3

    Add Olives and Tomatoes

    Add the roasted black olives to the salad bowl. Dice the tomatoes and add them as well.

  4. 4

    Slice the Onion

    Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Combine Salad and Dressing

    Pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the bowl. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.

  2. 7

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of the salad just before serving.

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