Italian salads are known for their fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors, and simple elegance. From the classic Caprese salad to a crunchy radicchio salad. You’re guaranteed to find a perfect Italian salad here!
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These Italian salads are sure to be a hit with your friends and family! They’re easy to make ahead and will add a delicious touch to your next get-together. So, next time you’re planning an Italian-inspired meal, be sure to include one of these flavorful salads.
Buon Appetito!
PS – Don’t forget about these Italian appetizers, Italian soups, Italian sides, Italian desserts, and these 85+ delicious Italian foods too! And say cheers with one of these Italian cocktails.
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20+ Italian Salad Recipes
Italian salads are known for their fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors, and simple elegance. Try this delicious Italian Radicchio Salad is dressed in a creamy lemon-vinaigrette and tossed with buttery calvestrano olives, tasty breadcrumbs and nutty parmesan cheese.
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Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
Breadcrumbs:
- 2 thick slices crusty sourdough bread (cut into large cubes (2 heaping cups))
- 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Salad:
- 2 medium heads radicchio (about 1 pound)
- ⅓ cup chopped Castelvetrano olives
- 1 ounce parmesan (finely grated)
Dressing:
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 large garlic clove (grated or minced)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Discard any browned outer leaves of the radicchio. Quarter the heads, and cut into them at a diagonal to remove the core. Cut into bite-sized pieces. Add radicchio to a salad spinner or a large bowl. Fill bowl with ice water and set aside.
- Meanwhile, make the breadcrumbs. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Arrange bread cubes on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the bread is brown and crisp. When cool enough to handle, roughly chop the cubes on a cutting board or process in a food processor to make coarse crumbs.
- Make the dressing by adding all ingredients to a small mason jar or small container. Shake to combine, or whisk. Taste, and adjust seasonings with additional salt and pepper, or sugar.
- Drain the radicchio and spin it dry or pat dry with a large dish towel. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Add olives, parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs and toss to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg
What a wonderful round up of Italian salad goodness. I cannot wait to try them all.
So much inspiration all in one place.
Cheers!
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