Description
A vibrant, hearty salad perfect for any meal, combining halal-friendly Italian flavors with crisp textures and zesty dressing. Ideal for weeknights, gatherings, or potlucks.
Ingredients
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup diced cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup halal-certified capicola salami
8 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
1/2 cup croutons
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Salt to taste
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
2 tbsp pepperoncini slices
Instructions
Chop lettuce, cucumber, and red onion into 1/2-inch pieces.
Dice cherry tomatoes and halal meat.
Cube mozzarella.
In a large bowl, mix greens, veggies, meat, and mozzarella.
Whisk dressing ingredients together.
Toss salad with dressing until evenly coated.
Top with croutons, pepperoncini, and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use pre-chopped vegetables to save time.
Swap capicola for grilled chicken or vegan alternatives for custom options.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg