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big classic italian salad

Big Classic Italian Salad: 7 Fresh Reasons to Love It

  • Author: [email protected]
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fresh and colorful big classic Italian salad packed with flavors.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop the lettuce.
  2. Combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, mozzarella, and onion in a large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over the salad and toss well.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Feel free to add grilled chicken for protein.
  • Use fresh herbs for added flavor.
  • This salad is best served fresh.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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