Robust Italian Salad Recipes

BIG ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a food processor and blitz to blend.
• Place all of the salad ingredients except for the cheese in a large bowl. Right before serving, add about half of the dressing and toss well. Add more dressing little by little as necessary; be sure to dress greens very generously, otherwise salad will be bland. Toss in the cheese, then taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
• Note: Ricotta salata is an Italian sheep's milk cheese that has a salty, slightly tangy flavor, almost like a dry Italian feta. It is not the same as the wet ricotta in the tub. You can find it at Whole Foods, gourmet grocers or specialty cheese shops.
• Note: Nutritional information was calculated assuming ½ cup of ricotta salata and all of the dressing was used.

ROBUST ITALIAN SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• In large salad bowl, combine first five ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with croutons & olives.

ROBUST ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cut salami halves into 1/4 inch slices.
• Pour dressing over combined salami, vegetables and tomatoes.
• Toss lightly, cover; marinate in refrigerator several hours.
• Just before serving, add cheese; toss lightly.
• *Themarinating time is not included*.

SIMPLE ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. For croutons, spritz bread cubes with butter-flavored spray; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder; toss to coat evenly. , Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes, stirring once or twice. Cool. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes, olives, Parmesan cheese, onion and pepperoncini. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Top with croutons.

ROBUST ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Pour dressing over combined salami, thawed vegetables, and tomatoes; toss lightly.
• 2. Cover; marinate in refrigerator several hours.
• 3. Just before serving, add cheese.