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Italian Salad Recipe


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Fresh simple ingredients bring great taste to the table with this quick Italian salad recipe.
A salad with a Mediterranean flair using the freshest ingredients you can find. The taste won’t disappoint.

Sweet basil and juicy tomatoes pair up with fresh mozzarella for a great classic taste. When choosing your dressing, find one with only natural ingredients to bring out the best flavor in this flavorful quick salad recipe.

For some quick meal ideas, use the menu planner below.


2 servings




You will need 5 ingredients:

- Plum Tomatoes
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Fresh Basil
- Black Olives
- All Natural Bottled Italian Dressing



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Ingredients

fresh plum tomatoes – 2 cups medium dice

fresh mozzarella cheese – 1 cup cubed

fresh basil – 1/2 to 3/4 cup roughly chopped or torn

black olives – 1/2 cup large chop

Italian dressing – 1/2 cup
(choose your favorite all natural brand)

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1. In a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, basil and olives.

2. Pour the dressing over salad and toss well to combine.

You may also want to add one or more of the following to bring some extra flavor and texture to this great ethnic salad. Add as much or as little as you choose.

Additions: Croutons (flavored or plain), cucumber or pine nuts

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Quick Meals - Menu Planner:

** For a very simple and quick meal, serve this easy Italian salad on a bed of mixed salad greens such as romaine lettuce and arugula with warm focaccia bread on the side.

** Another way to serve this quick salad is scooped into small hollowed out round bread loaves along with a bowl of minestrone soup.

** This quick salad recipe can also me served with a fish entrée (like baked sole) along with a bowl of warm couscous topped with grated parmesan cheese and a sprinkling of mint.

** This quick Italian salad recipe can also be served over pasta or along side it with warm garlic bread or rolls.


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