Italian Salad

This Italian salad is a blend of fresh greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, cheese and croutons, all tossed together in a homemade dressing. A colorful and easy salad that is quick to make and always gets rave reviews from family and friends!

Course Salad

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 1

Total Time 26

Servings

Calories 187kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

For the salad

6 cups romaine lettuce coarsely chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
3/4 cup cucumber quartered and sliced
1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
1/3 cup pepperoncini peppers whole
1/2 cup black olives sliced
3/4 cup croutons
1/4 cup parmesan cheese shaved

For the dressing

1 packet Italian dressing mix
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Instructions

For the salad

Place the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pepperoncini, olives, croutons and parmesan in a large bowl.

For the dressing

Place all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth.
Pour approximately 2/3 cup of dressing over the salad. Toss until well combined, then serve immediately.

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