Insalata Mista Italiana

Bright, colorful, and bursting with authentic Italian flavors, Insalata Mista Italiana is the perfect medley of fresh, vibrant vegetables tossed with a zesty homemade vinaigrette. This classic mixed Italian salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, peppery arugula, and slightly bitter radicchio for a balanced base, while cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and briny black olives add a delightful burst of flavor and texture. The dressing—a harmonious blend of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and fresh garlic—ties everything together with a tangy touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy, no-cook recipe makes an ideal starter or side dish for any meal, embodying the simplicity and freshness of Italian cuisine. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a complement to pasta and grilled meats, Insalata Mista Italiana is a must-try for lovers of healthy salads and Mediterranean flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Arugula
• 1 head Radicchio
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Black olives
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the romaine lettuce, arugula, and radicchio. Tear the romaine and radicchio leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl. Add the arugula to the mix.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the red onion, then add it to the bowl along with the black olives.

Step 4

To make the vinaigrette, finely mince the garlic clove or use a garlic press. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

Step 5

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1508 grams (1508.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	712

Total Fat 53.00g	68%
Saturated Fat 8.00g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2052mg	89%
Total Carbohydrate 57.60g	21%
Dietary Fiber 16.40g	59%
Total Sugars 17.70g
Protein 17.70g	35%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 472mg	36%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 3010mg	64%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.3%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 29.6%