IngredientsFor the Salad
60g crisp lettuce 2 green peppers 2 small onions 10 Italian plum tomatoes 2 avocado pears 2 tsp lemon juice 200g black Calamata olives For the Italian Dressing 2 tsp finely chopped garlic 2 tsp English mustard powder 2 tsp dried origanum 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 150ml extra virgin olive oil freshly ground salt & black pepper |
MethodFor the Salad
Prepare all the following ingredients into a large salad bowl. Tear up the lettuce. Top, tail & de-seed the green peppers; slice diagonally into thin slices. Peel the onions and slice into thin rings. Cut each tomato into 8 thin wedges. Peel the avocado pears & discard the pips. Slice into thin wedges and coat with lemon juice (prevents it browning). Squeeze or cut out the pips from the olives. For the Italian Dressing In a jar, add the garlic, mustard powder, origanum & vinegars. Close the lid & shake well. Add the olive oil, season with salt & pepper, close the lid & shake again well. To serve, toss the salad ensuring that the ingredients are evenly distributed & place the salad dressing separately on the side. |
Italian Tossed Salad
with Italian Dressing
Servings: 4
Total Time: 30 mins