Jul 14 2026
Restaurants›Mr Empanada - St. Petersburg›Large Italian Salad Recipe

Large Italian Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Iceberg lettuce, Green olives, Homemade Italian dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Dressing

Method

Preparing the Salad

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lettuce

    Remove the outer leaves of the iceberg lettuce and discard. Cut the head in half and then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Rinse under cold water and spin dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Olives

    If the green olives are whole, slice them in half or leave them whole based on your preference.

Making the Dressing

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.

  2. 4

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 5

    Combine Salad Components

    In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce and green olives.

  2. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the homemade Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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