Fresh and Tasty Homemade Italian Salad For Any Occasion
Bright, fresh, and simple, the Easy Italian Salad offers a delightful mix of veggies and homemade dressing for a quick, tasteful side.
Easy Italian Salad Recipe
For a vibrant dining table touch, try the Easy Italian Salad, featuring crunchy lettuce, ripe tomatoes, savory olives, pepperoncini, and a homemade Italian vinaigrette. This fresh, simple, and tasty salad works as a standalone dish or paired with pasta, making it the hero of your meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 8 cups lettuce romaine or iceberg
- 2 cups radicchio
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup seasoned croutons
- ½ cup black olives pitted
- 6 pepperoncini peppers
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese or to taste, shredded
- ½ cup Italian dressing homemade or store bought
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs parsley or basil
Instructions
- Wash and dry lettuce and radicchio.
- Add remaining ingredients along with dressing to taste.
- Mix and top with freshly shredded parmesan cheese.
Serving Suggestions:
- Garlic Bread
- Focaccia Bread
- Chicken Parmesan
- Lasagna
- Spaghetti Carbonara
- Risotto
- Eggplant Parmesan
- Chicken Piccata
Tips and Tricks
- Tear the lettuce by hand if prepping the salad ahead of time to prevent wilting or bruising.
- For a fancy presentation, shave pieces of parmesan cheese with a vegetable peeler.
- Enhance bottled dressing with additional lemon juice, fresh or dried herbs, and minced garlic.
- Don’t dress the entire salad if you expect leftovers; add dressing to individual servings.
