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: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1111mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 801IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 2mg
