Quick Italian Salad Recipe

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Your family will love this speedy salad with a variety of fresh ingredients. If you don't have Italian dressing, use whatever dressing you have on hand.

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Quick Italian Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce, torn
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 medium cucumber, sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing

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Directions

Toss the first six ingredients in a large salad bowl. Pour dressing over all and toss lightly to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Quick Italian Salad in Country Woman May/June 1993, p37

Keeping Lettuce Fresh

To store lettuce to keep it crisp and fresh, wash lettuce in cold water and drain very well. Use a “salad spinner” or pat it dry with paper towels. Store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container with a dry paper towel in the bottom to absorb any leftover moisture. (Be certain to replace the towel if it gets wet.) For extra-crispy salads, you may want to use a lettuce variety like romaine that’s naturally more crisp.