Vegetarian Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Vegetarian Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing. Packed with crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and briny black olives, this salad offers a delightful medley of textures and fresh ingredients. Marinated artichoke hearts and thinly sliced bell peppers add a Mediterranean twist, while a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese provides the perfect finishing touch. The star of the dish is the zesty homemade Italian dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and a blend of aromatic dried herbs. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for a crowd, this salad is a versatile choice for a light lunch, a side dish for pasta, or as part of a festive dinner spread. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or craving a quick, fresh meal, this vegetarian Italian salad brings bold flavors and wholesome ingredients to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 Red onion
• 0.5 cup Black olives
• 0.5 cup Artichoke hearts
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, slice it into half-moons, and add it to the salad.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and bell pepper, then add them to the bowl.

Step 5

Drain and halve the black olives and artichoke hearts, and add them to the salad.

Step 6

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the salad.

Step 7

For the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 8

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Drizzle the homemade Italian dressing over the salad just before serving.

Step 10

Toss the salad to combine all ingredients and coat the vegetables evenly with the dressing.

Step 11

Serve immediately as a fresh, vibrant side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1493.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1511.8

Total Fat 135.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 44.5mg	0%
Sodium 2236.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 23.4g
Protein 32.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 848.0mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 2421.2mg	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: 76.0%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 16.0%