Simple Italian Salad Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This Simple Italian Salad Recipe combines fresh spring mix, crisp veggies, and a zesty Italian vinaigrette for the perfect light meal or side dish. Ready in minutes, this healthy and flavorful salad is ideal for busy weeknights, family dinners, or entertaining guests.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 171kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Large Salad bowl
Salad tongs
Cutting board
Sharp Knife

Ingredients

5 ounces Spring mix
1 cup grape tomatoes halved
½ English cucumber sliced
⅓ cup green or black olives halved (adjust to taste)
1 radish thinly sliced
½ bell pepper (red, orange, or yellow) thinly sliced
¼ small red onion thinly sliced
1 medium carrot peeled and sliced
3 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese optional
½ cup croutons optional
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Dressing

⅓ cup Italian vinaigrette adjust to your preferred level of dressing

Instructions

Wash and dry the spring mix, grape tomatoes, cucumber, olives, radishes, bell pepper, red onion, and carrot. Slice or as directed.
In a large salad bowl, layer the spring mix at the bottom. Arrange the grape tomatoes, cucumber, olives, radishes, bell pepper, red onion, and carrot on top.
Sprinkle the salad with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Drizzle the Italian vinaigrette evenly over the ingredients.
Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are well coated. Top with croutons and sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage Store Italian Salad leftovers in an airtight container without dressing for up to 2 days. Add dressing just before serving.

Freeze This dish is not freezer friendly.

Reheat No reheating required.

Substitutions

Spring Mix: Replace with romaine lettuce or baby spinach.
Green Olives: Try black olives or leave them out for a milder flavor.
Italian Vinaigrette: Use balsamic vinaigrette or a homemade lemon dressing.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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