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Big Classic Italian Salad

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A vibrant and hearty Italian salad packed with crisp vegetables, savory meats, cheeses, and a zesty dressing—ready in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella balls or cubed provolone
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup salami slices, chopped
  • 1/4 cup ham, chopped
  • 1/4 cup croutons
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large salad bowl, add chopped romaine lettuce as the base.
  2. Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and pepperoncini.
  3. Add mozzarella balls or provolone, Parmesan cheese, salami, and ham.
  4. Sprinkle croutons over the top.
  5. Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss everything gently to combine.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh, crisp lettuce for best texture.
  • Substitute meats or cheese to suit your taste.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the meats.
  • Make it a meal by adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.

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