Everyday Italian Salad
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(15)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 5 ounces mixed spring greens (or whatever greens you prefer)
- half a small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups croutons, homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
- 1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- 1 small clove garlic, pressed or minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
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Preparation
Step 1
To Make The Vinaigrette: Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl (or shake together in a mason jar) until combined. Taste and add additional sweetener if desired. Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Step 2
To Make The Salad: Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl, drizzle evenly with the vinaigrette, and toss until evenly combined. Serve sprinkled with extra Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Step 3
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Chef's notes
This Italian salad is 100% customizable with whatever ingredients you love best. Feel free to get creative and clean out the fridge and make this recipe your own!
You can add extra protein such as chicken, steak, shrimp or beans like chickpeas to make it a hearty entree.
To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free bread to make your croutons, or omit the croutons altogether.
To make it vegan, omit the Parmesan cheese and add in a sprinkle of nutritional yeast instead.
