Description
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
- In a large salad bowl, add chopped romaine lettuce as the base.
- Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and pepperoncini.
- Add mozzarella balls or provolone, Parmesan cheese, salami, and ham.
- Sprinkle croutons over the top.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss everything gently to combine.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg