Hi everyone! Today I’m sharing my Eats: Big Italian Salad Recipe! If you’re looking for a super yummy, healthy, and crowd-pleaser meal or side dish, keep reading!
Welcome back to one of my favorite topics to talk about, FOOD! I am such a foodie if you all haven’t noticed by now. I love finding new fresh recipes to share with you guys, putting funky twists on existing recipes, and hearing feedback on what y’all want to see! Recipes are always fun for me to blog about and share with you guys because they look different throughout our beautiful seasons of the year. I love playing with classics or guilt foods and recreating them in a healthier way.
For example, in the spring/summer I usually crave fresh healthier foods. I crave savory and salty foods. Anything grilled. Full of veggies. Full of fresh seasonal fruits. You get the picture! Honestly, so different from what I crave in the winter time.
We were at my friends house for an Easter party get together with the kids on Sunday and she made some of the most amazing food I’ve had. I practically begged her for the recipes. First, this super yummy North Italia Inspired: Big Italian Salad Recipe. She also served an unreal Loaded Baked Potato Dip recipe… yes, you heard that right. I will be sharing that recipe this week as well! Two totally opposite recipes and this one is much healthier than the ladder, but life is all about balance am I right? Keep reading to see the ingredients for this bad boy BELOW:
INGREDIENTS:
- 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)
HOW TO MAKE:
- In a large bowl, mash the garlic to a paste with a generous pinch of salt
- Whisk in the mayonnaise, vinegar and oregano, then whisk in the olive oil
- Season with pepper.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients and toss well. Serve right away.
I hope you all enjoyed this super yummy and refreshing Big Italian Salad Recipe! This is seriously my new favorite for this spring/summer season. Let me know if you try it in the comments below! Thanks for reading!