Description
A vibrant and refreshing Italian House Salad, featuring crisp mixed greens and a medley of colorful vegetables, drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, romaine, or spinach)
- 2 cups cherry or vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons aged balsamic or red wine vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the roughly chopped mixed greens with diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, thinly sliced red onions, and colorful bell peppers.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the vinaigrette generously over the salad mixture.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss the salad, ensuring the ingredients meld harmoniously without bruising the greens.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, prep your vegetables a few hours in advance but keep the dressing separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg