Italian Mix Giardiniera Salad

Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, the Italian Mix Giardiniera Salad is a refreshing twist on a classic salad. Featuring the tangy crunch of giardiniera, a vibrant Italian pickled vegetable mix, alongside crisp romaine lettuce, peppery arugula, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad is as colorful as it is appetizing. The Mediterranean-inspired additions of Kalamata olives, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette elevate this dish into a savory masterpiece. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook salad is perfect as a side dish or a light, satisfying meal. Explore this healthy, flavorful recipe and bring a taste of authentic Italian cuisine to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetable mix)
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Arugula
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (shaved)
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Chop the giardiniera into bite-sized pieces, if necessary. Set aside.

Step 2

2. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and arugula. Tear the romaine leaves into smaller pieces and add both greens to a large salad bowl.

Step 3

3. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, thinly slice the cucumber, and finely slice the red onion. Add these to the bowl along with the Kalamata olives.

Step 4

4. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 5

5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.

Step 6

6. Add the chopped giardiniera to the bowl and toss lightly again.

Step 7

7. Top the salad with shaved Parmesan cheese for added flavor and texture.

Step 8

8. Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1067.1 grams (1067.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1198

Total Fat 99.20g	127%
Saturated Fat 20.50g	102%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 40mg	13%
Sodium 5851mg	254%
Total Carbohydrate 57.90g	21%
Dietary Fiber 21.80g	78%
Total Sugars 19.00g
Protein 30.30g	61%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 1056mg	81%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 1627mg	35%

*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: 71.7%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 18.6%