![]() It’s much more satisfying crunching into extra-big golden croutons than delicate little ones (they have their place, just not in this!). Note: the croutons are specifically a little larger than usual, made with stock-standard white sandwich bread. But with? That’s how I feel justified in calling this a MEGA Italian salad! I like using whole olives because biting into soft, briny olives is part of why I love this salad so much.īread for croutons – Honestly, this salad is 100% fine to make without croutons. Kalamata olives, pitted, whole – You can use any olives you want here though I personally much prefer the flavour and texture of kalamata olives rather than the generically labelled “black olives”. I don’t want capsicum to dominate the salad too much and taste like a Greek Salad. For freshness and some bite, littered throughout.Ĭapsicum / bell pepper – Also just half. But for this salad, I prefer the juiciness of larger ones cut up. Substitute with iceberg or other crunchy lettuce of choice. If you’re dealing with smaller or less greedy mouths, you might want to cut the pieces smaller. I like big chunks for a big, voluminous salad. I chop, wash and then spin-dry the leaves in my awesome $5 Ikea salad spinner that I’ve owned for 15 years ( here’s the one sold today).Īs for what size to chop the pieces, it comes down to eater preference. The salad stuffĬos /romaine lettuce – We’re using a whole head for a big salad today. I warned you – I’m very particular about the right balance of ingredients for my favourite Italian salad! 1. Yes, there are some very specific “half this” and “half that”, and “big this” and a “whole that” in this. Here’s what you need to make my super Italian salad. It tastes like that, except the dressing is better! What you need for my Mega Italian Salad But actually, there’s a very deliberate balance of vegetables in it so it doesn’t taste like any other basic salad, but rather the sort of salad you’d order at your favourite rustic, family-run local Italian restaurant.įor those of you in the States – think the signature Garden Salad at Olive Garden. If you’re used to bottled Italian dressing you’re going to fall in love with this homemade number which gets a flavour boost from seasonings and the secret ingredient, parmesan.Īs for the salad itself, it might look like a jumble of usual salad tidbits. I may be jesting but actually this salad really is mega – both in size and tastiness. Did it work? If you’re reading this, then hah, it did! □ I christened this a MEGA Italian salad in an effort to catch your attention with an implied promise that it’s better than just your basic everyday Garden Salad. Move over Caesar salad! Mega Italian Salad Or, have it as a wholesome but satisfying meal. This goes well with all things Italian but especially with cosy foods like pasta, parmigiana, lasagna. It has croutons, a dusting of parmesan and a homemade Italian dressing I adore. Everybody needs a big, fat, juicy Italian Salad recipe in their lives, and this is my favourite.
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