Spicy Italian Salad

Spicy Italian Salad
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    4 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    382

Ignite your taste buds with this vibrant and zesty salad! A symphony of fresh vegetables, briny olives, and marinated artichoke hearts are tossed in a fiery dressing that will leave you craving more. Perfect as a light lunch, a dazzling side dish, or a show-stopping appetizer.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    3 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    462 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    21 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a medium container with a lid, whisk together canola oil, tarragon vinegar, sugar, thyme, dry mustard, and garlic. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Add the artichoke hearts to the dressing, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. (4 hours+)

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03 Step

Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, red bell pepper, carrot, red onion, black olives, green olives, and cucumber. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper. (10 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Pour the marinated artichoke hearts and the dressing over the salad. Gently toss to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated. (5 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Sprinkle with grated Romano cheese just before serving. (2 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try grilling the red bell pepper before slicing it. This will impart a smoky sweetness to the salad.
If you don't have fresh thyme, dried thyme can be substituted. Use half the amount of dried thyme as fresh thyme.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as cherry tomatoes, celery, or fennel.
For a creamier dressing, whisk in a tablespoon of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 127 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Yessenia Boyer

    I used a little less sugar and it was still fantastic.

  • Yessenia Boyer

    Easy to make and perfect for a summer lunch.

  • Joaquin Hettinger

    This is my new go-to salad recipe!

  • Avery Mcclure

    I love how versatile this recipe is. You can easily add or substitute ingredients based on what you have on hand.

  • Tianna Bosco

    I added some feta cheese and it was delicious!

  • Deshaun Torp

    This salad is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the artichoke hearts are the perfect addition.

  • Haskell Koelpin

    The marinating step is crucial. Don't skip it!

  • Donnie Hirthe

    I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the spicy kick.

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