Quick italian salad
Indulge in the zesty flavors of a quick Italian salad bursting with fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, tangy olives, and aromatic basil. A culinary delight!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (pre-grated in a pack from the store)
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chunked
- 6 whole pepperoncini
- 1/2 cup whole black olives
- 1/2 cup whole red cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced into circles
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
Instructions:
- To prepare the dressing: Combine olive oil, mayonnaise, Parmesan, parsley, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- To assemble the salad: Place romaine and iceberg lettuce in a spacious bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the greens and mix well. Arrange pepperoncini, olives, tomatoes, and onions on top of the salad. Finish off by sprinkling Parmesan cheese on the salad.
Summary:
- Calories: 2054 kcal
- Fat: 185 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Carbs: 70 g
- Potassium: 2624 mg
- Magnesium: 191 mg