Herby-y, summery, muffaletta salad
Enjoy a flavor-packed medley of fresh herbs and vibrant summery veggies in this delightful muffaletta salad. A burst of savory goodness in every bite!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup smoked mozzarella, cut into 1/2” cubes (about 60g / 60 g)
- 1/2 cup sopressata or similar nice Italian salume, cut into 1/2“ cubes (about 60g ./ 60 g)
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup mixed pitted olives, chopped, 3 tablespoons brine reserved
- 1 cup corn kernels, steamed or raw
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (or regular tomatoes cut into bite-sized pieces, or a combination of both)
- 1/4 heaping cup feta, about 30g / 28 grams (optional)
- 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled if necessary, and cut into medium chunks
- 1 small unripe peach, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 2 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce (about half a medium head)
- A big handful or two of arugula, or use an equivalent amount of other lettuce if you prefer
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A couple handfuls of croutons (make you own, tearing the bread and baking for 5 - 10 minutes in a hot oven, for great results)
- 1 tablespoon reserved olive brine (or feta brine if you prefer)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or more, to taste
Instructions:
- Combine the dressing components at the base of a spacious bowl. Combine a teaspoon of assorted minced herbs with 2 tablespoons of olive juice and leave aside.
- Incorporate the rest of the herbs into the dressing. Mix well. Pour the fragrant olive juice over the toasted bread chunks.
- Introduce the lettuce and arugula into the bowl containing the dressing and mix well. Include all the other components except for the toasted bread chunks and the feta cheese, if preferred. Season with salt and pepper according to your preference. (You might not require any salt if you use olive juice and/or feta.) Gently mix once more.
- Serve the salad on a plate and sprinkle crumbled feta and the toasted bread chunks on top. Bon appétit!! ;o)
Summary:
- Calories: 1356 kcal
- Fat: 93 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Carbs: 99 g
- Potassium: 2968 mg
- Magnesium: 221 mg