Muffaletta Salad Recipe (Savor the Flavor)
Elevate your meal with this Italian-inspired chopped salad, where golden croutons meet a zesty dressing, perfectly tossed with romaine, mozzarella, assorted cured meats, and olives for a burst of flavors.
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Calories: 120kcal
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Cutting Board and Knife
- Measuring Utensils
- Tongs or Salad Servers
- Salad Bowl
- Whisk
- Medium bowl
- Large Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 4 cups bread cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 tbsp pickled peppers
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup pimento olives, chopped
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella or bocconcini, diced
- 1/2 cup mortadella, sliced into strips
- 1/2 cup ham, sliced into strips
- 1/2 cup salami, sliced into strips
- 1/2 cup provolone, diced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Fire up your oven to a cozy 300 degrees F.
- Cubed Bliss: Toss those bread cubes with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Single Layer Magic: Spread the seasoned bread cubes evenly on a spacious baking sheet.
- Golden Ambition: Toast in the oven, giving them a toss occasionally until they dance to a golden tune – usually around 15 minutes.
- Whisk Wonders: In a medium bowl, summon the magic by whisking together vinegar, pickled peppers, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Olive Symphony: Introduce the olive oil, kalamata olives, and pimento olives to the enchanting mix. Whisk until they harmonize into dressing brilliance.
- Leafy Waltz: Embark on the salad journey by tossing romaine with the delightful company of mozzarella or bocconcini.
- Cured Ensemble: Bring in the party of mortadella, ham, salami, and provolone to the romaine rendezvous.
- Crouton Carnival: Don't forget the star of the show – the golden croutons. Let them join the dance.
- Dress to Impress: Pour that luscious dressing over the salad and give it a toss until every leaf and crouton is coated in flavorful elegance.
Notes
- You can use salami only, if you do not want to use different varieties.
- Spices and ingredients can be as per your choice.
- You can even customize this salad by following the steps given.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal