Massive Classic Italian Salad
A vibrant, budget-friendly salad featuring fresh veggies, olives, and salami with a zippy dressing, perfect for impressing friends and family.
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp white vinegar or rice vinegar or lemon juice for a zing
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
For the salad
- 14 to 16 ounces romaine leaf lettuce chopped
- 1 cup kalamata olives sliced
- 1 cup pepperoncinis
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups salami cut into strips
- 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese about 1/2 to 1 cup, to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix the dressing: Add olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt into a small bowl. Stir well and set aside until you’re ready to dress the salad.
- Chop your veggies: Dice up the romaine lettuce, halve the tomatoes, and slice the onions thinly.
- Combine: Toss all salad ingredients into a very large bowl. Got a tiny bowl? Use two—this salad is massive!
Serving
- Dress the salad: Drizzle your desired amount of dressing over everything and toss lightly. Store any extra dressing in a mason jar for up to two weeks!
- Adjust for taste: Dig in! Add more Parmesan cheese and/or dressing according to your liking.
- Serve and enjoy: Pair it with your main dish and dig in!
Notes
This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Store the salad and dressing separately to maintain that fresh crunch.