ITALIAN CHRISTMAS SALAD RECIPES

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ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME



Italian Vinaigrette Recipe: How to Make It - Taste of Home image

What are all those specks and spices in your Italian dressing? You probably have them in your pantry. Create your own signature blend to toss with pasta, greens and fresh spring vegetables. —Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch    Side Dishes

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the first 11 ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, FatContent 14g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 0 cholesterol, SodiumContent 148mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges 2-1/2 fat.

SIMPLE ITALIAN SALAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Simple Italian Salad Recipe: How to Make It image

Homemade croutons star in this easy Italian salad recipe, filled with grape tomatoes, olives and pepperoncinis. I like to serve it with fresh Italian or focaccia bread. —Nancy Granaman, Burlington, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 slices Italian bread, cubed
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 bunches romaine, torn
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
8 pepperoncini
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. For croutons, spritz bread cubes with butter-flavored spray; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder; toss to coat evenly. , Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes, stirring once or twice. Cool. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes, olives, Parmesan cheese, onion and pepperoncini. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Top with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, FatContent 3g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 3mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 943mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, FiberContent 4g fiber), ProteinContent 6g protein.

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