Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsRocco's RestaurantJulia's Salad Recipe

Julia's Salad Recipe

Inspired by Rocco's Restaurant
Time20m
Serves4

Iceberg lettuce topped with pepperoni, pepperoncinis, green Sicilian olives and tomatoes covered with shredded mozzarella and homemade Italian dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Italian Dressing

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the lettuce

    Wash the iceberg lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Remove any wilted or damaged outer leaves. Dry the lettuce using a salad spinner or by patting it dry with paper towels. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Add toppings

    Slice the pepperoni into smaller pieces or leave them whole, depending on your preference. Halve the tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Add the pepperoncinis and green Sicilian olives to the salad bowl. Finally, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the salad.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 3

    Mix the dressing

    In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well until all ingredients are fully combined and emulsified.

  2. 4

    Dress the salad

    Drizzle the homemade Italian dressing over the salad. Toss the salad gently to ensure all the ingredients are coated with the dressing. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

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