Jodie's Italian Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Jodie's Italian Salad is a vibrant medley of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sharp red onion, and briny black olives, all brought together with shavings of Parmesan cheese. This classic Italian-inspired dish is elevated by a zesty homemade dressing, featuring extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic and oregano for a perfectly balanced blend of tangy and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light, wholesome main course. Pair it with crusty bread or your favorite pasta for a true Italian feast! Perfect for those seeking quick salad recipes, healthy side dishes, or Mediterranean cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Black olives
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons 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

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and cut it into thin slices. Add these to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and scatter it over the other vegetables in the bowl.

Step 5

Drain the black olives and add them to the mixture.

Step 6

Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin strips of parmesan cheese, or grate it finely, and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 7

To prepare the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.

Step 8

Mince the garlic clove finely and stir it into the dressing. Add dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, then whisk everything until well combined.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful 'Jodie’s Italian Salad' as a side or light main dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1483.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	896.5

Total Fat 73.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 22.2mg	0%
Sodium 2145.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 20.0g
Protein 22.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 625.9mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 2432.1mg	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: 68.6%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 22.1%