Description
The Italian Salad Medley Recipe is a delightful dish that combines fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, making it a perfect light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black or green olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes, slice them in half, and add to the bowl.
- Slice the cucumber into rounds or half-moons and toss into the salad bowl.
- Peel and thinly slice the red onion, adding it to the bowl. Soak in cold water if the flavor is too strong.
- Add the sliced olives and mozzarella balls to the salad bowl.
- Drizzle half a cup of Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Customize with additional vegetables like bell peppers or radishes for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container, keeping the dressing separate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Italian Salad, Salad Medley, Fresh Ingredients, Healthy Salad