Italian Salad Mix

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Italian Salad Mix, a perfect harmony of crisp romaine lettuce, bold radicchio, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe is brought to life with the briny tang of Kalamata olives, the sharp bite of red onion, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a savory finish. The real star, however, is the homemade dressing—a zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and oregano that ties all the fresh ingredients together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful and crunchy dish is ideal as a light yet satisfying lunch, a side for pasta night, or a crowd-pleasing addition to your dinner table. Whether you're searching for a quick salad recipe, a healthy meal option, or an authentic Italian side dish, this Italian Salad Mix checks all the boxes!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
• 1 head Radicchio
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.25 small Red onion
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce and radicchio. Roughly chop both into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Slice the Kalamata olives in half and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the salad mixture.

Step 4

Shave or grate the Parmesan cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 5

To prepare the dressing, finely mince the garlic clove and add it to a small bowl or jar. Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Whisk the dressing ingredients together vigorously until well combined, or shake them in a sealed jar until emulsified.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Italian Salad Mix!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2115.7 grams (2115.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1218

Total Fat 97.30g	125%
Saturated Fat 16.80g	84%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Sodium 3298mg	143%
Total Carbohydrate 73.40g	27%
Dietary Fiber 29.40g	105%
Total Sugars 19.60g
Protein 31.80g	64%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 897mg	69%
Iron 17mg	96%
Potassium 3967mg	84%

*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: 67.5%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 22.6%