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massive classic italian salad recipe flavorful easy hearty
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Massive Classic Italian Salad is a vibrant celebration of fresh ingredients, featuring crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, and a homemade roasted red pepper vinaigrette. It’s perfect as a light lunch or a stunning appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 200g (7oz) Mixed Salad Greens (Arugula, Radicchio, Romaine)
- 250g (1 cup) Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
- 150g (1 cup) Cucumber, Thinly Sliced
- 50g (1/4 cup) Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
- 100g (3.5oz) Pitted Kalamata Olives
- 150g (5.3oz) Fresh Mozzarella Bocconcini, Halved
- 20g (½ cup) Fresh Basil Leaves, Torn
- 30g (2 tbsp) Pine Nuts, Toasted
- 60g (¼ cup) Roasted Red Pepper Puree
- 80ml (⅓ cup) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 30ml (2 tbsp) Balsamic Glaze
- 15ml (1 tbsp) Red Wine Vinegar
- 10g (2 tsp) Dijon Mustard
- 5g (1 tsp) Garlic, Minced
- ½ tsp Sea Salt
- ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Roast Peppers: Roast red peppers at 220°C (425°F) for 20 minutes, turning halfway.
- Steam & Peel: Steam peppers covered for 5 minutes, then peel, seed, and chop.
- Puree Peppers: Blend chopped peppers with salt until smooth.
- Make Vinaigrette: Whisk puree with oil, glaze, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Toast Pine Nuts: Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet for 3 minutes.
- Assemble Salad: Combine greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, mozzarella, and basil.
- Dress Salad: Toss with vinaigrette.
- Plate & Garnish: Arrange on a platter, drizzle with vinaigrette, and garnish with pine nuts and basil.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality, fresh ingredients. Toasting pine nuts enhances their flavor. Don’t overdress the salad to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg