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

Small Italian Salad Recipe

Time15m
Serves2

Iceberg lettuce, Green olives, Homemade Italian dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Salad Toppings

Dressing

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lettuce

    Wash the iceberg lettuce under cold water. Remove any wilted outer leaves. Cut the lettuce into quarters and chop into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Olives

    Drain the green olives if they are in brine. Slice them in half or leave them whole, depending on your preference.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 3

    Mix the Dressing

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

Assembly

  1. 4

    Combine Salad Ingredients

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

  2. 5

    Add Dressing

    Drizzle the homemade Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, making sure all ingredients are coated.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Serve the small Italian salad immediately as a fresh side dish.

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