Italian Salad Recipe
Make 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 greens
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens. You can use a combination of spinach, arugula, and romaine for a variety of textures and flavors.
- 2
Add cherry tomatoes
Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water. Cut them in half and add them to the bowl with the mixed greens.
- 3
Chop the cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds with a spoon, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Add to the salad bowl.
- 4
Slice the red onion
Peel the red onion and cut it into thin slices. Add about a quarter cup to the salad bowl, adjusting the amount to taste.
- 5
Chop the bell pepper
Remove the seeds and stem from the bell pepper, then chop it into small pieces. Add it to the salad bowl.
- 6
Add olives and feta
Add the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl. These ingredients will enhance the Mediterranean flavors.
- 7
Toss the salad
Gently toss all the ingredients together in the salad bowl until well mixed. Be careful not to crush the feta cheese.