Best Easy Italian Green Salad
This Best Easy Italian Green Salad is my go-to when I crave an easy, nutritious side that complements just about any pasta dish or is great on its own as a light meal.
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 6 cups lettuce
- ⅓ cup mini pepperonis , OR regular pepperonis, quartered
- ½ cup mozzarella, cubed, or cheese sticks chopped
- ½-1 cup garlic croutons
- 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons salted sunflower seeds
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
italian dressing
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red or white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper, or to taste
- pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover and shake until blended. Set aside until ready to use.
- In a large bowl toss together lettuce, pepperoni, mozzarella, parmesan, cucumbers, and sunflower seeds.
- Just before serving, give the dressing a good shake, then pour over salad and toss. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to add diced or shredded chicken to make this salad a main dish!
Nutrition
Calories: 467 kcal, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Protein: 13 g, Fat: 42 g, Saturated Fat: 9 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 30 mg, Sodium: 1111 mg, Potassium: 364 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 6 g, Vitamin A: 801 IU, Vitamin C: 6 mg, Calcium: 245 mg, Iron: 2 mg