Sicilian Salad Recipe

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Loaded with fabulous flavor, this hearty salad comes together in no time. Chop the tomatoes and celery and cube the mozzarella before guests arrive, and you’ll have this ready in moments. —Beth Burgmeier, East Dubuque, Illinois

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Sicilian Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) torn iceberg and romaine lettuce blend
1 jar (16 ounces) pickled banana peppers, drained and sliced
1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) sliced green olives with pimientos, drained
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup chopped pepperoni
1/2 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 185 calories, 15 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 1,268 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Sicilian Salad in Simple & Delicious June/July 2011, p42

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.