
Italian Salad Recipe
little gem lettuce + pepperonata + salami + red wine giardiniera vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
Prepare the Salad Base
Wash and dry the little gem lettuce. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Add Pepperonata
Add the pepperonata to the salad bowl with the lettuce.
Incorporate Salami
Cut the salami into strips or bite-sized pieces and add to the salad.
Make the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Add Giardiniera
Fold in the giardiniera for an extra crunch and flavor boost.
Serve
Serve immediately as a refreshing side or a light meal.