Italian Chef's Salad

Celebrate the flavors of Italy with this vibrant and satisfying Italian Chef's Salad, a perfect harmony of crisp greens, savory cured meats, and creamy provolone cheese. This hearty salad combines Romaine lettuce and radicchio for a mix of crunch and subtle bitterness, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and tangy red onion. Highlighted by slices of salami and prosciutto, briny Kalamata olives, zesty banana peppers, and perfectly boiled eggs, this salad is both indulgent and wholesome. Tossed in a zippy homemade dressing featuring extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and oregano, each bite bursts with Mediterranean-inspired flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining, this colorful, gluten-free recipe is a crowd-pleaser that's as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 0.5 head Radicchio
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 6 slices Cured Italian meats (salami, prosciutto)
• 4 slices Provolone cheese
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup Banana peppers
• 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and radicchio. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and slice the radicchio into thin strips. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Thinly slice the red onion. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion to the bowl.

Step 3

Cut the cured Italian meats and provolone cheese into bite-sized strips or cubes. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Slice the hard-boiled eggs into halves or quarters and add them to the salad along with the Kalamata olives and banana peppers.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Make sure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Divide the salad into individual servings or serve it family-style in the large bowl. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil or parsley for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1724.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2134.3

Total Fat 173.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 641mg	0%
Sodium 6469.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.2g
Protein 96.9g	0%

Vitamin D 100IU	0%
Calcium 1394.4mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 3231.7mg	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: 71.3%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 11.0%