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Chopped Italian Salad with Italian Vinaigrette

By: Crisco® Pure Olive Oil 
"Romaine lettuce, roasted peppers, salami, and cheese are tossed with a zingy homemade vinaigrette."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • Italian Vinaigrette:
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped herbs, a mixture of basil, oregano and thyme
  • 1/2 cup CRISCO® Pure Olive Oil
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  • Chopped Italian Salad:
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/3 cup sliced roasted red bell peppers, drained
  • 1/4 pound sliced salami, cut into strips
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced ripe black olives
  • 1 cup diced provolone cheese

Directions

  1. Combine vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and herbs in a food processor or blender. Process on high speed until the mixture is well blended. With the motor running, slowly add olive oil in a steady stream.
  2. Toss salad ingredients together to combine. Add vinaigrette. Stir until evenly coated.

Footnotes

  • Tip: Vinaigrette will last approximately 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 288 | Total Fat: 25.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2011 by Hartman   view full review
This was quick, easy & good. Great way to change up the usual salad.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2011 by IrshSmok   view full review
Needs more to the meal. Wasn't enough to fill you up, but it was good
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2012 by pauly69   view full review
I made this yesterday for my family. Let me just say this no one spoke and ate all their...

 

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