A classic, crisp, and refreshing house salad made with a mix of fresh vegetables, cheese, croutons, and a zesty homemade dressing—perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Category:Salad
Method:No-Cook
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup croutons
1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 cup homemade or store-bought Italian dressing
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, add chopped romaine lettuce as the base.
Top with grape tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, croutons, pepperoncini peppers, and black olives.
Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Drizzle with Italian dressing just before serving and toss again to coat evenly.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste and texture.
Notes
You can customize the salad by adding protein like grilled chicken or shrimp.
Use freshly shredded cheese for best flavor and texture.
Add dressing just before serving to prevent sogginess.
This salad pairs well with almost any main course.