Authentic Italian Salad Recipes

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THE BEST EVER CLASSIC ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING



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Provided by Bruce Bradley

Categories     Dressings & Condiments

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup vinegar (white wine, red wine, or balsamic are our favorites)
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon onion granules (see notes)
1/4 teaspoon salt or less to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Choose the vinegar you want for the base of your Italian dressing and pour into a salad dressing carafe.
  • Add olive oil, garlic, and dried seasonings. Shake and it's ready to serve.

BIG ITALIAN SALAD



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This Italian salad pairs nicely with Italian comfort food. You'll love the homemade dressing!

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Salads

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup loosely packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ cup red wine vinegar, best quality such as Pompeian Gourmet
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil, best quality such as Lucini or Colavita
Heaping ¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1½ teaspoons honey
1 large head romaine lettuce (or 3 hearts), washed, dried and cut into large, bite-sized pieces
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup seeded and chopped hothouse cucumbers
1 to 2 carrots, peeled into ribbons
Handful grape tomatoes, halved
Handful pitted olives
Ricotta Salata (see note) or Feta, crumbled to taste

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a food processor and blitz to blend.
  • Place all of the salad ingredients except for the cheese in a large bowl. Right before serving, add about half of the dressing and toss well. Add more dressing little by little as necessary; be sure to dress greens very generously, otherwise salad will be bland. Toss in the cheese, then taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Note: Ricotta salata is an Italian sheep's milk cheese that has a salty, slightly tangy flavor, almost like a dry Italian feta. It is not the same as the wet ricotta in the tub. You can find it at Whole Foods, gourmet grocers or specialty cheese shops.
  • Note: Nutritional information was calculated assuming ½ cup of ricotta salata and all of the dressing was used.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338, Fat 31 g, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sugar 6 g, Fiber 5 g, Sodium 393 mg, Cholesterol 11 mg

SIMPLE ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING



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Make your own Italian salad dressing with this simple recipe for a fresh, homemade flavor that beats bottled every time. Variations are included.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish     Entree     Condiment     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic (crushed and finely minced)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a glass jar with a screw-on lid or another container with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Tighten the lid and shake vigorously for 1 minute.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 kcal, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 49 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 2 cups (16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PANZANELLA: TRADITIONAL ITALIAN BREAD AND TOMATO SALAD



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A traditional Italian bread and tomato salad with olive oil and vinegar.

Provided by Christina Conte

Categories     Salads

Time 7m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 or 4 medium to large tomatoes
one or two pieces of stale Italian style bread, cubed
a few fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
cucumber, sliced (optional)
sweet onion, cut into pieces (optional)
about 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, good quality
1 or 2 teaspoons of red wine vinegar
about 3/4 teaspoon of Kosher or sea salt

Steps:

  • Place the bread into a serving bowl which will accommodate the rest of the ingredients.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle with the salt, drizzle with the olive oil and vinegar and toss again, until well mixed.
  • Leave for a few minutes so that the juice can soak into the bread cubes, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 21 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1152 grams sodium, Sugar 17 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams unsaturated fat

ANTIPASTO SALAD RECIPE



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An Antipasto salad is filled with sliced meats, soft cheeses, green and black olives with bright red cherry tomatoes that is simple to toss together and enjoy in a homemade light lemon olive oil dressing. This is an Italian salad that everyone loves!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups romaine (chopped)
1/2 cup green olives (halved)
1/2 cup medium black olives
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup mini pepperoni
1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers (chopped)
8 ounce Genoa Salami (cut into bite sized pieces)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese balls
13 ounce artichoke hearts (quartered)
8 ounces provolone cheese (cut into bite size pieces)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 lemon juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large bowl add the romaine, olives, tomatoes, pepperoni, red peppers, salami, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, and provolone.
  • To make the lemon olive oil dressing: In a small bowl whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Pour over the solid and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 1518 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD



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Italian Chopped Salad is stuffed with flavor and texture that is highly satisfying. Full of classic Italian flavors, this salad is going to be a huge hit at your next gathering!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups romaine (thinly chopped)
1 cup pepperoncinis (deseeded and sliced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (chopped)
1 cup olives (sliced)
1/2 medium red onion (sliced)
1/2 cup italian salami (thinly sliced)
1 cup mozzarella cheese (cubed)
Recipe for Homemade Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the romaine, pepperoncinis, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onions, salami, cheese, and dressing.
  • Make recipe for homemade italian dressing and use as much as desired. Toss the salad until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 1032 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN ANTIPASTO SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 head romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 head butter lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup rinsed canned red kidney beans, patted dry
1 cup rinsed canned garbanzo beans, patted dry
8 ounces salami, cubed
6 ounces Provolone, cubed
2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
Red Wine Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and salt in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

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