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Italian Salad

Name: Italian Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 cups romaine lettuce (coarsely chopped) (Source: 6 cups romaine lettuce (coarsely chopped)); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved) (Source: 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)); 3/4 cup cucumber (quartered and sliced) (Source: 3/4 cup cucumber (quartered and sliced)); 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced) (Source: 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)); 1/3 cup pepperoncini peppers (whole) (Source: 1/3 cup pepperoncini peppers (whole)); 1/2 cup black olives (sliced) (Source: 1/2 cup black olives (sliced)); 3/4 cup croutons (Source: 3/4 cup croutons); 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shaved) (Source: 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shaved)); 1 packet Italian dressing mix (Source: 1 packet Italian dressing mix); 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (Source: 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil); 1/3 cup white wine vinegar (Source: 1/3 cup white wine vinegar); 1/4 cup water (Source: 1/4 cup water); 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar (Source: 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar); 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (Source: 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (Source: 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (Source: 1/4 teaspoon black pepper); 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (Source: 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder); 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (Source: 2 tablespoons mayonnaise)

Italian Salad is made with Italian dressing mix, Italian seasoning, and romaine lettuce.

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 1 min
Total: 26 min
Original yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 18 listed

Make it part of your week

Estimating…

SaladsItalian SidesPrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Sides
Cuisine: Italian
Preparation & total time: Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 30 minutes or less
Dish type: Salads

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Get to know the ingredients

romaine lettuce (coarsely chopped)

In the method: Place the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pepperoncini, olives, croutons and parmesan in a large bowl.

cherry tomatoes (halved)

In the method: Place the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pepperoncini, olives, croutons and parmesan in a large bowl.

cucumber (quartered and sliced)

In the method: Place the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pepperoncini, olives, croutons and parmesan in a large bowl.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Toss until well combined, then serve immediately.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: Place the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pepperoncini, olives, croutons and parmesan in a large bowl.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

What happens at the end?

Toss until well combined, then serve immediately.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: dinneratthezoo.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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