Classic italian restaurant salad
Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this classic restaurant-style salad. Fresh ingredients and bold seasonings make this dish a culinary delight!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup (125 milliliters) light olive oil or canola oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped or torn
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup (125 milliliters) black olives, optional
- 1 cup croutons
- 4 pickled pepperoncini
- Finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Instructions:
- Mix together the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and oil in a jar. Close the lid tightly and shake well to mix everything. Add salt and pepper to season. If preparing in advance, refrigerate for a maximum of 2 weeks.
- To prepare the salad, combine the iceberg lettuce, onion, tomatoes, optional olives, and croutons in a large bowl. Pour the desired amount of dressing over the salad and mix thoroughly. Finish by adding pepperoncini and your preferred amount of Parmigiano-Reggiano on top.
Summary:
- Calories: 1392 kcal
- Fat: 125 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Carbs: 64 g
- Potassium: 1340 mg
- Magnesium: 86 mg