Italian Salad Recipe
Make Italian Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Salad Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
- 1
Chop the Romaine Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped lettuce in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Prepare the Cherry Tomatoes
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 3
Slice the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
- 4
Chop the Red Onion
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl.
Adding Toppings
- 5
Add Kalamata Olives
Pit the kalamata olives if necessary, then slice them in half. Sprinkle them over the salad.
- 6
Crumble the Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the salad for a tangy flavor.
- 7
Add Pepperoncini Peppers
Drain the pepperoncini peppers and slice them if desired. Add them on top of the salad.
Making the Dressing
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 9
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Serving
- 10
Serve the Salad
Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional feta cheese or olives if desired.