ITALIAN SALAD recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026

Italian Salad Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

little gem lettuce + pepperonata + salami + red wine giardiniera vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

1

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.

2

Add Pepperonata

Add the pepperonata to the salad bowl with the lettuce.

3

Incorporate Salami

Cut the salami into strips or bite-sized pieces and add to the salad.

4

Make the Vinaigrette

In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

5

Dress the Salad

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

6

Add Giardiniera

Fold in the giardiniera for an extra crunch and flavor boost.

7

Serve

Serve immediately as a refreshing side or a light meal.