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an italian salad loaded with red onions, parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, and olives sitting on a small bowl with a fork sticking out of it
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5 from 1 vote

Italian Salad

This simple Italian Salad is the perfect side dish with a tangy dressing all the best toppings!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Amber Goulden

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice about 1/2 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons honey optional
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes optional

For the Salad:

  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup peperoncini peppers
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shaved parmesan
  • Cracked black pepper for garnish

Instructions

  • For the dressing: add all ingredients to a small bowl or mason jar with lid and whisk or shake to combine. 
  • Add the lettuce, tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, red onion, and shaved parmesan to a large bowl, then pour the dressing over top and toss to combine. Garnish with cracked black pepper and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.6g | Protein: 7.1g | Fat: 19.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 7.2mg | Sodium: 887.9mg | Fiber: 7.2g | Sugar: 5.6g