Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsSpeziaFamily Style Salads Recipe

Family Style Salads Recipe

Inspired by Spezia
Time30m
Serves8

Serves 6 – 8 people with Italian Cheeses * Add: and Top Broiled.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Dressing

Toppings

Method

Prepare Salad Base

  1. 1

    Chop Vegetables

    Wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and slice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the bell pepper into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Combine Salad Base

    In a large serving bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper. Toss gently to mix.

Prepare Italian Cheeses

  1. 3

    Add Cheeses

    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad base.

Make Dressing

  1. 4

    Mix Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 5

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Prepare Toppings

  1. 6

    Broil Toppings

    Preheat the broiler. In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with Italian seasoning. Spread the mixture evenly over the salad.

  2. 7

    Broil Salad

    Place the salad under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until the bread crumbs are golden brown and crispy. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.

Serve

  1. 8

    Serve the Salad

    Remove the salad from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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