Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Loaded Italian Salad featuring a zesty red wine vinaigrette. Fresh romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese come together in a beautiful medley that’s perfect for any occasion. Tossed in a homemade vinaigrette made with red wine vinegar and olive oil, this salad is not only vibrant but also customizable to suit your palate. Whether served as a side dish or main course, it promises to impress at summer barbecues or family dinners.
Ingredients
- Romaine lettuce
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Red onion
- Feta cheese
- Pepperoncini peppers
- Red wine vinegar
- Olive oil
- Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Wash and chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces; place in a large bowl.
- Halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber and red onion, and add to the bowl.
- Crumble feta cheese and add pepperoncini peppers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately for the best freshness.
Notes
Customize by adding grilled chicken or chickpeas for added protein.
Prepare ingredients ahead of time but dress just before serving to maintain crispness.
Use fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg