Ingredients
1 large head Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 small head Radicchio, shredded
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup black olives, pitted and halved
1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers
1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup seasoned croutons
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until well combined.
Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce and shredded radicchio. Ensure the greens are thoroughly dried before mixing.
Step 3: Add the thinly sliced red onion, black olives, pepperoncini, and artichoke hearts to the greens.
Step 4: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 5: Top the salad with grated Parmesan cheese and croutons just before serving to maintain the crunch.
Step 6: Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish to your favorite Italian meal.
Notes
To keep the salad extra crisp, chill your serving bowl in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before assembling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: classic italian salad recipe, italian side salad, house salad, italian dressing, zesty salad
