Best Simple Italian Salad Recipes
SIMPLE ITALIAN SALAD
Homemade croutons star in this easy Italian salad recipe, filled with grape tomatoes, olives and pepperoncinis. I like to serve it with fresh Italian or focaccia bread. —Nancy Granaman, Burlington, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 943mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
SIMPLE ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
Perfect for barbecues or any get together. Customize with your favorite vegetables and cheeses. Serve chilled or at room temperature. You can use any assortment of diced vegetables. You can substitute mozzarella cheese for the Parmesan cheese.
Provided by cdastolip9
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Italian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 8h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rotelle in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- Stir rotelle, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, olives, and pepperoni together in a large bowl. Pour 1/2 of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Pour remaining dressing over the salad and stir.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 771.3 mg, Sugar 4 g
SIMPLE ITALIAN SPINACH SALAD
"While the fish is marinating, I toss together a big bowl of Italian Spinach Salad," Judy relates. "Prepared Italian dressing makes this twist on traditional wilted spinach salad simple ti fix. I usually have a hard-cooked egg ready in the refrigerator, and the dressing just takes seconds to heat."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, toss spinach, onion, egg and bacon. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat salad dressing on high for 30-45 seconds or until warm. Pour over the salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SIMPLE ITALIAN BEAN SALAD
Make and share this Simple Italian Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CulinaryQueen
Categories Beans
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the spring onions, garlic and chili.
- Add the three cans of beans and mix thoroughly.
- Whisk together the olive oil and white wine vinegar and season.
- Drizzle over the bean salad and stir in with the parsley.
- Serve straight away or refrigerate until ready.
SIMPLE ITALIAN TOSSED SALAD
-Mary Elizabeth Costello, Venice, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, romaine, artichokes, pimientos and onion. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Just before serving, whisk dressing. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese; toss again.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SIMPLE ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
When it comes to pleasing a crowd at a potluck, my change-of-pace pasta salad does the trick. The colorful medley combines pasta, veggies, cheeses and pepperoni for a refreshing and filling side dish that everyone is sure to love.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Set aside., Drain artichoke hearts and tomatoes, reserving liquids. Chop artichokes and tomatoes; set aside., Drain pasta. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cheeses, pepperoni, basil, oregano, onion mixture, artichokes and tomatoes. In a small bowl, combine the reserved liquids. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
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