Massive Classic Italian Salad
A bold and hearty Massive Classic Italian Salad packed with romaine, salami, olives, and parmesan tossed in a zesty homemade dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar (or rice vinegar / lemon juice)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the Salad:
14–16 ounces romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup kalamata olives, sliced
1 cup pepperoncinis
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups salami, cut into strips
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 to 1 cup, to taste)
Instructions
Prepare the dressing:
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, oregano, black pepper, and salt until fully combined. Set aside and stir again before using.
Prep the ingredients:
Chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the onion.
Assemble the salad:
In a very large bowl, combine lettuce, olives, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, salami, onion, and Parmesan cheese.
Toss and serve:
Drizzle with your desired amount of dressing and toss well to combine. Adjust with extra dressing or Parmesan to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe makes a large batch—use two bowls if needed.
Store extra dressing in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Add cucumbers, croutons, or mozzarella for extra variety.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/massive-classic-italian-salad/
