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Italian Salad

Best Italian Salad Recipe: Fresh & Flavorful Delight


  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Italian salad recipe features romaine, cannellini beans, Italian meats and cheese, olives, and a homemade red wine vinaigrette.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 15 ½ ounce can cannellini beans (drained)
  • ½ cup red wine vinaigrette
  • 4 ounces provolone cheese (diced small)
  • 4 ounces pepperoni (sliced into thin ribbons)
  • 4 ounces Soppressata (sliced into thin ribbons)
  • ¼ cups kalamata olives (pitted and chopped)
  • ¼ cup red onion (chopped)
  • ¼ cup pepperoncini (seeds removed and chopped)

Instructions

  1. Add the drained cannellini beans and 1/2 cup of red wine vinaigrette to a small mixing bowl.
  2. Mix the red wine vinaigrette and the beans thoroughly, then marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  3. To a medium mixing bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, red onion, pepperoni, pepperoncini, soppressata, olives, and 1/2 cup of red wine vinaigrette. You can re-use the red wine vinaigrette from the beans for a slightly creamier texture.
  4. Mix all ingredients well and serve immediately. Add more vinaigrette if desired.

Notes

  • Serve fresh for best flavor.
  • Pair with pasta dishes for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 401
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 17 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg

Keywords: Italian Salad, Salad Recipe, Restaurant-Style Salad