Italian Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Updated on Aug. 19, 2023

For an Italian twist on salad, I mix greens with red onion, mushrooms, olives, pepperoncini, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Add tomatoes and carrots if you'd like. —Deborah Loop, Clinton Township, Michigan

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Italian Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Yield: 8 servings (1/2 cup vinaigrette)
Prep: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup assorted olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 8 pepperoncini
  • Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, shredded carrots and grated Parmesan cheese
  • vinaigrette:
    • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; toss lightly. If desired, add toppings.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Serve with salad.
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