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italian salad

Classic Italian Salad

A refreshing and colorful Italian salad packed with crisp vegetables, olives, and a zesty homemade dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Salad Base

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup black olives pitted

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Wash and chop all vegetables as directed.
  • Add lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives to a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately as a side or light main dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan or add fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 280mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword healthy, vegetarian
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