Italian Fresh Vegetable Salad Recipe

Italian Fresh Vegetable Salad Recipe
Italian Fresh Vegetable Salad Recipe
Garden-fresh veggies are a hit at community potlucks. I carry the dressing in a mason jar to add just before serving. — Jeanette Hildebrand, Stafford, Kansas
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 20
vegetarian white meat free tree nut free nut free gluten free red meat free shellfish free contains dairy contains honey pescatarian
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • salad:
  • 2/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
  • vinaigrette:
  • 1 medium zucchini thinly sliced
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives drained
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 1 small sweet red pepper sliced
  • 1 small green pepper sliced
  • 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
  • 1 bunch romaine torn
  • 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts rinsed, drained and quartered
  • Carbohydrate 2.47689023192641 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Fat 7.56634300631482 g
  • Fiber 0.704474806157692 g
  • Protein 0.595157187513266 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.568236633798392 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (59g)
  • Sodium 7.31013328216065 mg
  • Sugar 1.77241542576872 g
  • Trans Fat 0.125668266744032 g
  • Calories 78 calories

Directions In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Just before serving, pour 3/4 cup vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate remaining vinaigrette for another use. Yield: 20 servings (1 cup each). Originally published as Italian Fresh Vegetable Salad in Taste of Home February/March 2013 Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend