Best Lindas Italian Salad With Spicy Italian Dressing Recipes

SPICY ITALIAN SALAD

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Requests for this salad are never ending at any gathering!!!

Provided by Diana

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

½ cup canola oil
⅓ cup tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
½ teaspoon dry mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
5 cups romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 carrot, grated
1 red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup black olives
¼ cup pitted green olives
½ cucumber, sliced
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

In a medium container with a lid, mix canola oil, tarragon vinegar, sugar, thyme, dry mustard, and garlic. Cover, and shake until well blended. Place artichoke hearts into the mixture, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 4 hours, or overnight.
In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, red bell pepper, carrot, red onion, black olives, green olives, cucumber, and Romano cheese. Season with pepper. Pour in the artichoke and marinade mixture, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 462.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

LINDA'S ITALIAN SALAD WITH SPICY ITALIAN DRESSING

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This is one of my creations that I served with Chicken and Veal Marsala, Fettuccini Alfredo, and Italian Garlic Bread for a dinner I had with company last winter... It was a perfect salad to serve with my special Italian dinner!

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 cups fresh spinach
3 cups red leaf lettuce, torn
1/2 head romaine lettuce, lg. stems removed, then torn
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium red onion, sliced, then each slice cut into thirds
2 (8 ounce) cans quartered artichokes, drained
6 pepperoncini peppers, cut in half
3 plum tomatoes, cut into slices, then cut in half
1 (14 ounce) can black olives, cut in half
salt and pepper, to taste
garlic and herbed croutons (optional)
parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional)
1/2 cup canola oil, I used extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup vinegar, I used white
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, I used 2 teaspoons of dried my friend made
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

Salad:.
Add greens to a lg. salad bowl. Mix well.
Add peppers, onions, artichokes, pepperocini peppers, tomatoes and black olives. Mix well with salad forks or with your hands.
Season with salt and pepper.
Make dressing.
Makes 8 servings.
Dressing:.
Mix oil, vinegar, sugar, thyme, dry mustard and garlic together well in a bowl with a whisk.
Add to salad mix right before serving, and mix well with salad forks.
Add Parmigiano Reggiano, if using.
Top with croutons, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 1075, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 6.3, Protein 4.2

ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE

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What are all those specks and spices in your Italian dressing? You probably have them in your pantry. Create your own signature blend to toss with pasta, greens and fresh spring vegetables. -Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

Place the first 11 ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges