The Best Italian Green Salad Recipe

Different varieties of salads in a bowl make this Italian Salad Recipe look very appetizing.

The Best Italian Green Salad Recipe

This vibrant and refreshing Italian green salad combines a variety of crisp, fresh greens with colorful vegetables and savory cheese, making it a perfect side dish or addition to any meal.

Course Salad

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 295kcal

Author Maria Vannelli RD

Ingredients

The Dressing:

⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1-2 oven roasted garlic cloves minced and smashed into a paste
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
generous pinch of pepper or to taste

The Salad:

1 head romaine lettuce washed, dried and chopped
1 small head radicchio washed, dried and chopped
4 cups endive, red or green lettuce, or mixed field greens washed, dried and chopped
¼ cup parsley fresh, finely chopped
4-5 fresh basil leaves fresh, torn up
1-2 small cucumber chopped
1 celery rib chopped (I also chop about 1 tablespoon of the celery leaves)
1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped in half (about 1 large handful)
1 398 mL can pitted black or green olives
250 grams crumbled Ricotta Salata in a pinch, can substitute with feta cheese

Instructions

The Dressing:

Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a mason jar.
Cover and shake vigorously.
Refrigerate until ready to be used (I will usually make the dressing the day before I need it).

The Salad:

In a large mixing bowl, add all the salad ingredients.
Toss to combine.
Shake the dressing one final time before pouring over your salad.
Toss well.
Transfer to your serving platter.
Serve immediately and enjoy.

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Notes

Makes 4-6 servings
Achieve a balance of flavors by incorporating a combination of sweet (such as cherry tomatoes), savory (like olives or capers), tangy (such as a vinaigrette), and slightly salty elements, such as ricotta salata. This variety of flavors will contribute to a well-rounded and delicious Italian green salad.
Use a variety of fresh salad greens to create a flavorful Italian green salad.
Ensure your greens are thoroughly dried before assembling the salad. Wet leaves can dilute the dressing and make the salad soggy. Use a salad spinner or pat the leaves dry with a clean kitchen towel for the best results.
Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving to maintain the crispness of the greens and prevent sogginess.

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.

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