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Loaded Italian Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Delicious Loaded Italian Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette Recipe

Enjoy a vibrant Loaded Italian Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette, a perfect balance of fresh ingredients and zesty flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Vinaigrette Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the greens by washing and drying the romaine lettuce thoroughly.
  2. Chop the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, mozzarella balls, red onion slices, and basil leaves. Drizzle half of the vinaigrette over the top.
  5. Toss gently until everything is coated in dressing. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 10gFat: 24g

Notes

Feel free to customize this salad by adding protein like grilled chicken or using different cheese and vegetables according to your taste.

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