Italian Salad Recipe

Overhead view of a fresh Italian salad topped with slices of cured meat, artichoke hearts, olives, and shaved Parmesan cheese, set on a red and white striped cloth with cutlery on the side.

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This Italian salad is a vibrant mix of fresh ingredients, combining crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and savory olives. Tossed with a homemade Italian dressing, it’s bursting with flavors from fresh herbs and tangy vinegar. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, this salad brings a touch of Mediterranean flair to your table.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Brunch, Lunch, Salad, Salads

Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean

Keyword: authentic italian salad, best italian salad, best italian salad recipe, classic italian salad, easy italian salad, italian salad, italian salad recipe, traditional italian salad

Servings: Servings

Calories: 194kcal

Author: Scott Groth

Ingredients

6-8 slices of Coppa sliced (this is a cured meat)
4-6 pepperoncini whole or sliced based on preference
2 tablespoons red onion chopped and soaked in water
1 head Romaine lettuce chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
½ cucumber peeled and chopped
⅓ cup black olives pitted
¼ cup artichoke hearts chopped
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese (grated, shredded, or sliced)
¼ cup sun dried tomatoes chopped

Instructions

Preparation Steps

First, prepare all the ingredients. I tend to chop and keep all the ingredients in separate bowls or containers until I am ready to assemble the salad. This is up to your preference.
To assemble the salad, start with the lettuce as the base. Layer on your ingredients until they are all used. If you feel like any ingredients are out of proportion for your preferences, then just set them aside to be used in a different recipe.
Once the salad is assembled, use salad tongs to serve and coat with your favorite Italian dressing.

Notes

This is a huge salad that could be shared for 4 people as a side! Keep in mind that the nutritional values are based off of using this salad as a lunch or dinner portion, so it is very large!

If you love way this salad looks, leave me a comment! Also, let me know about your adventures in Italy so we can share in the comments!

Have a wonderful day in the kitchen-

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