Prep Time
20 min
Yields
8 servings
A flavourful salad that makes a great side or have it on its own for lunch.
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ingredients
Red Wine Vinaigrette
½
cup red wine vinegar
⅓
cup extra-virgin olive oil
1
Tbsp minced shallot
1
tsp honey
½
tsp Dijon mustard
¼
tsp kosher salt
pinch crushed red pepper
Italian Pizzeria Salad
12
oz marinated artichoke quarters, drained and halved lengthwise
10 ½
oz cherry tomatoes, halved
8
oz ciliegine mozzarella (cherry-size mozzarella balls), halved
6
oz pitted medium black olives, drained
1
head romaine lettuce, quartered lengthwise and sliced into ½" pieces
5
oz spring mix lettuce
2
Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1
Tbsp chopped fresh oregano (see Cook's Note)
Kosher salt
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directions
Notes
Cook's NoteIf fresh oregano is unavailable, substitute 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, added to the vinaigrette.
Step 1
In a jar, combine the vinegar, oil, shallot, honey, mustard, salt and crushed red pepper. Seal with a lid and shake until emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 2
Combine the artichokes, tomatoes, mozzarella and olives in a salad bowl. Toss with 1/3 cup vinaigrette. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Step 3
When ready to serve, add the romaine, spring mix, basil and oregano and season with salt. Serve immediately.