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Italian Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, the Italian salad is a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables and cheeses, often enjoyed as a side dish or light meal. It embodies the Italian philosophy of using simple, high-quality ingredients to create flavorful dishes. Today, variations of this salad are popular worldwide, often adapted to local tastes and available ingredients.

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4 servings
Servings4
1 garlic clove, smashed
Salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
1 large romaine heart, chopped
1 small head of radicchio—halved, cored and coarsely chopped
1/4 head of iceberg lettuce, coarsely chopped
1 tender celery rib, thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup pitted green olives, preferably Sicilian
8 peperoncini
2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved (1 cup)
1

Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.

2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into rounds.

3

Thinly slice the red onion and bell pepper.

4

In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.

5

Add the black olives and mozzarella balls to the salad mixture.

6

Grate the parmesan cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.

7

Chop the fresh basil and add it to the bowl.

8

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

10

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.

11

Serve immediately for the freshest taste.

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