Classic Italian Salad

Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Classic Italian Salad, a perfect harmony of crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion. Enhanced by briny Kalamata olives and creamy mozzarella balls, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is brought to life with a zesty homemade vinaigrette made from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and a sprinkle of dried oregano. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook, crowd-pleasing salad is ideal as a light appetizer, a side dish for pasta nights, or a wholesome lunch. Packed with authentic Italian flavors, it's the ultimate choice for a healthy and delicious addition to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 Red onion
• 100 grams Kalamata olives
• 150 grams Mozzarella balls
• 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 30 ml Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables: Rinse the head of Romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water, pat it dry with a clean towel, and chop it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise, remove the seeds with a spoon, then cut it into quarter-inch thick slices, and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the slices to the bowl.

Step 5

Drain the Kalamata olives, slice them in half, and add them to the salad.

Step 6

Add the mozzarella balls directly into the salad bowl.

Step 7

To make the vinaigrette, combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small mixing bowl.

Step 8

Mince the garlic clove finely and add it to the vinaigrette mixture.

Step 9

Sprinkle in the dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 10

Whisk the vinaigrette thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and emulsified.

Step 11

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 12

Serve the salad immediately, garnishing with additional oregano or fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1432.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1333.5

Total Fat 112.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 80.4mg	0%
Sodium 2857.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 16.7g
Protein 39.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1215.5mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 2206.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.1%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 15.5%