Insalata Dell Ortolano Gardener's Salad

Brighten up your table with the vibrant flavors of *Insalata Dell Ortolano*—a classic Gardener’s Salad bursting with the goodness of fresh, crisp vegetables and aromatic basil. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light, healthy side dish, this Italian-inspired salad features juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, crunchy bell peppers, and peppery radishes, all tossed with tender mixed greens. A simple yet flavorful dressing of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar ties everything together, while a sprinkle of fresh basil adds an aromatic finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful and nutritious salad is a celebration of nature’s best—perfect for vegetarians, clean-eaters, and anyone looking for a wholesome, garden-fresh delight.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium-sized Cucumber
• 1 medium-sized Red bell pepper
• 1 medium-sized Carrot
• 100 grams Mixed salad greens
• 4 small Radishes
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons.

Step 4

Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, and slice it into thin strips.

Step 5

Peel the carrot and either grate it or cut it into very thin matchsticks.

Step 6

Thinly slice the radishes and the red onion.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, radishes, and red onion.

Step 8

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to coat.

Step 10

Roughly tear the fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the top as a garnish.

Step 11

Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(850.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	560.8

Total Fat 43.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1678.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g	0%
Total Sugars 24.3g
Protein 7.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 159.8mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 1669.5mg	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: 66.2%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 28.7%