Side Italian Salad Recipe
Make Side Italian Salad Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Shake off excess water and chop into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 3
Prepare the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then cut it in half lengthwise. Slice it into half-moon shapes and add to the salad bowl.
- 4
Slice the Red Onion
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
- 5
Add Olives and Feta
Add the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.
- 6
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 7
Combine the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently to combine everything evenly.
- 8
Serve
Serve the salad immediately as a side dish, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.