Italian Leafy Green Salad

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Grapeseed oil is the secret to this Italian greens salad. If you cannot find it, use olive oil.

Submitted by Robyn Webb
Updated on February 5, 2023
close up view of a Italian Leafy Green Salad with tomatoes, red pepper, and green onions on a plate
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 1-cup servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups romaine lettuce - torn, washed and dried

  • 1 cup torn escarole

  • 1 cup torn radicchio

  • 1 cup torn red leaf lettuce

  • 12 cherry tomatoes

  • ½ red bell pepper, sliced into rings

  • ½ green bell pepper, sliced in rings

  • ¼ cup chopped green onions

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup grapeseed oil

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine romaine, escarole, radicchio, red leaf lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and green onions in a large bowl.

  2. Make dressing: Whisk together grapeseed oil, vinegar, lemon juice, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss well.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

110 Calories
9g Fat
7g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 110
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 259mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.