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Italian Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Name: Italian Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings (1/2 cup vinaigrette).
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup assorted olives, pitted and coarsely chopped; 8 pepperoncini; Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, shredded carrots and grated Parmesan cheese; VINAIGRETTE:; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

8 servings (1/2 cup vinaigrette)

For an Italian twist on salad, I mix greens with red onion, mushrooms, olives, pepperoncini, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Add tomatoes and carrots if you like. —Deborah Loop, Clinton Township, Michigan

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Ingredients

1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup assorted olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
8 pepperoncini
Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, shredded carrots and grated Parmesan cheese
VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss lightly. If desired, add toppings.
In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 109 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.

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