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Loaded Italian Salad

Loaded Italian Salad with Zesty Olive Garden Dressing

This Loaded Italian Salad is a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, savory toppings, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 cups Green Leaf Lettuce or romaine for extra crispness
  • 2 medium Vine-Ripened Tomatoes chopped
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion chopped
  • 0.5 cups Pepperoncini Peppers sliced
  • 3 ounces Salami cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 cups Green Olives (with Pimento) sliced
  • 1 cup Chick Peas (Garbanzo Beans) drained and rinsed
  • 3 ounces Pepperoni optional, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 14 ounces Artichoke Hearts drained and quartered
  • 0.5 cups Black Olives whole or sliced
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 0.25 cups Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Italian Herbs
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese optional

Equipment

  • Large serving bowl
  • Mason Jar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and dry the lettuce, then tear it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large serving bowl.
  2. Chop tomatoes and red onion, and scatter them over the lettuce along with sliced pepperoncini.
  3. Cut salami and pepperoni into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle over the vegetables.
  4. Add chickpeas to the salad.
  5. Disperse sliced green olives and black olives over the top.
  6. Arrange quartered artichoke hearts amongst the toppings.
  7. Grate mozzarella cheese and sprinkle over the salad.
  8. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  9. In a mason jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, and dried herbs. Shake to mix.
  10. Serve the chilled salad with dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients enhances the flavor and presentation of the salad. Feel free to adapt ingredients based on your preferences.

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