Description
Packed with veggies, beef salami, beef pepperoni, lots of fresh mozzarella & basil all tossed in an herby red wine vinaigrette! This loaded Italian salad is always a favorite & perfect for an easy summer meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups leafy green lettuce (romaine or green leaf)
- 4 oz. beef salami, quartered
- 4 oz. beef pepperoni, cut in half
- ¾ cup mozzarella pearls (or fresh mozzarella cut into cubes)
- ¾ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup black olives, pitted & sliced
- ¼ cup pepperoncini, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, sliced thin
- ¼ cup fresh basil, sliced thin
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the vinaigrette: Whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic and red pepper flakes together in a bowl or large measuring cup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and keep it stored in the refrigerator while you prepare the rest of the salad.
- Toss & serve: Add all the salad ingredients to a large bowl and pour your desired amount of vinaigrette over the top. Toss until the salad is coated to your liking and serve immediately.
Notes
The amounts listed for the salad ingredients are suggested amounts. Use extra light tasting olive oil for the dressing for a milder flavor. If the vinaigrette is too vinegar-forward, add 1-2 more tablespoons of olive oil. You can add shredded parmesan or garlic croutons for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Fresh Toss
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Italian salad, red wine vinaigrette, salad recipes