Robust Italian Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Robust Italian Salad, a perfect blend of crisp romaine lettuce, peppery arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber. This hearty Mediterranean-inspired dish is packed with tangy Kalamata olives, creamy mozzarella balls, and a sprinkle of shaved Parmesan cheese for a satisfying depth of flavor. Tied together with a zesty homemade vinaigrette made from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and dried oregano, this salad strikes a perfect balance of freshness and richness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this Italian salad is ideal for weeknight dinners, elegant lunches, or as a show-stopping side dish for any gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Arugula
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 Cucumber
• 0.5 Red onion
• 0.75 cup Kalamata olives
• 1 cup Mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
• 0.5 cup Shaved 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 arugula. Tear the romaine leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl along with the arugula.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add to the salad.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.

Step 5

Pit the Kalamata olives if necessary and add them to the salad.

Step 6

Add the mozzarella balls and sprinkle the shaved Parmesan cheese over the top.

Step 7

To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your Robust Italian Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1051.3 grams (1051.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1851

Total Fat 159.40g	204%
Saturated Fat 48.20g	241%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 167mg	56%
Sodium 4648mg	202%
Total Carbohydrate 46.30g	17%
Dietary Fiber 17.10g	61%
Total Sugars 21.10g
Protein 66.50g	133%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1795mg	138%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 1280mg	27%

*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: 76.1%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 9.8%