Description
Fancy Italian Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish made with crisp greens, fresh vegetables, savory salami, cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing. This fancy Italian salad recipe is perfect for entertaining or everyday meals, offering a delicious combination of textures and classic Italian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- Romaine lettuce, chopped
- Mixed salad greens
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cucumber, sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Roasted red peppers, sliced
- Black olives or Kalamata olives
- Pepperoncini
- Salami, sliced or chopped
- Mozzarella pearls or shaved Parmesan
- Croutons
- Italian dressing
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Dried oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and mixed greens, then place in a large bowl.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, roasted red peppers, olives, and pepperoncini.
- Top with salami and mozzarella pearls or Parmesan.
- Add croutons just before serving.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and oregano if desired.
- Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Add dressing just before serving to keep the salad crisp.Customize with your favorite Italian ingredients.Works as both a side dish or a main with added protein.Best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture.
