Linda'S Italian Salad With Spicy Italian Dressing

Name: Linda'S Italian Salad With Spicy Italian Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh spinach; 3 cups red leaf lettuce, torn; 1/2 head romaine lettuce, lg. stems removed, then torn; 1 red pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 medium red onion, sliced, then each slice cut into thirds; 2 (8 ounce) cans quartered artichokes, drained; 6 pepperoncini peppers, cut in half; 3 plum tomatoes, cut into slices, then cut in half; 1 (14 ounce) can black olives, cut in half; salt and pepper, to taste; garlic and herbed croutons (optional); parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional); spicy Italian dressing; 1/2 cup canola oil, I used extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup vinegar, I used white; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, I used 2 teaspoons of dried my friend made; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 2 garlic cloves, minced

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh spinach
3 cups red leaf lettuce, torn
1/2 head romaine lettuce, lg. stems removed, then torn
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium red onion, sliced, then each slice cut into thirds
2 (8 ounce) cans quartered artichokes, drained
6 pepperoncini peppers, cut in half
3 plum tomatoes, cut into slices, then cut in half
1 (14 ounce) can black olives, cut in half
salt and pepper, to taste
garlic and herbed croutons (optional)
parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional)
spicy Italian dressing
1/2 cup canola oil, I used extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup vinegar, I used white
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, I used 2 teaspoons of dried my friend made
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced

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Salad:
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Add greens to a lg. salad bowl. Mix well.
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Add peppers, onions, artichokes, pepperocini peppers, tomatoes and black olives. Mix well with salad forks or with your hands.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
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Make dressing.
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Dressing:
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Mix oil, vinegar, sugar, thyme, dry mustard and garlic together well in a bowl with a whisk.
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Add to salad mix right before serving, and mix well with salad forks.
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Add Parmigiano Reggiano, if using.
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Top with croutons, and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh spinach, 3 cups red leaf lettuce, torn, 1/2 head romaine lettuce, lg. stems removed, then torn, 1 red pepper, cut into thin strips, and more.

Yes, Linda'S Italian Salad With Spicy Italian Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!