Description
A vibrant salad featuring fresh vegetables, savory salami, and creamy mozzarella, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup salami, sliced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls or cubed mozzarella
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, start by combining the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced black olives, sliced green olives, salami, mozzarella, thinly sliced red onion, and diced bell pepper.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the colorful array of ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- When ready to serve, take it out of the fridge, give it a quick stir, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This salad keeps beautifully in the fridge. Mix in some protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg