Everyday Italian Salad
Level up your favorite meal with this easy Italian salad! Crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, tangy olives, and crunchy croutons make this a winner every time.
Ingredients
- 1 head leafy romaine lettuce or 2 romaine hearts roughly chopped
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Pepperoncini peppers whole or sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives whole or sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- freshly-ground black pepper to taste
- croutons store-bought or homemade
- Italian salad dressing store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- To make the salad, place all ingredients in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine.
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Notes
This is super customizable and flexible depending on what you like and have on hand! Here are some ideas for variations and other add-ins:
- Swap the greens. Use spring mix or any other type you like.
- Swap the cheese. Pecorino, Ricotta salata (hint: not the same as regular ricotta!), or feta are lovely.
- Add more veggies! Try radicchio, red cabbage, chopped cucumbers, matchstick carrots, chopped bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, or artichoke hearts.
- Add herbs! A sprinkle of fresh parsley, basil, or oregano are especially nice.
- Add protein! Try crispy chickpeas, grilled chicken, grilled steak, or tuna.
- Add nuts. Pine nuts, walnuts, or any others you love add another layer of flavor and texture.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 82 kcal, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 7 mg, Sodium: 317 mg, Potassium: 342 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 3 g, Vitamin A: 3853 IU, Vitamin C: 37 mg, Calcium: 124 mg, Iron: 1 mg