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Mixed salads on small white side plates next to glass jar with vinaigrette.

Classic Insalata Mista (Italian Mixed Salad)

Caro Jensen
Insalata Mista is a classic Italian mixed salad that is simple, refreshing, and versatile. It's typically made with a green salad, vegetables, and a simple vinaigrette dressing, making it a delicious addition to any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 236 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 cups mixed green salad
  • 1/2 English cucumber
  • 1 red onion small
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup olives

Vinaigrette

  • 1/3 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • The first step to preparing Insalata Mista is to wash and dry 4 cups mixed green salad. Dry the leaves thoroughly to prevent the dressing from becoming watered down. Use a salad spinner or pat the greens dry with paper towels.
    4 cups mixed green salad
  • Peel 1/2 English cucumber and chop it into bite sized pieces. Quarter the tomatoes. Remove the outer layer of 1 red onion and cut it into thin slices. Portion off 1/2 cup olives.
    1/2 English cucumber, 1 red onion, 1/2 cup olives, 4 tomatoes
  • To make the oil and vinegar vinaigrette, combine 1/3 cup olive oil and 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Add 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp ground black pepper and whisk everything together with a fork until it starts to emulsify.
    1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • To assemble the Insalata Mista as a side dish, place a handful of green leaves on each side plate. Add the cucumber pieces, followed by the tomatoes, red onion slices, and olives. Add a drizzle of vinaigrette to the salad and serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Thoroughly dry the green leaves or the vinaigrette will be watered down and loses its flavor.
  2. Whisk the vinaigrette vigorously until it starts to emulsify. You can also add the ingredients into a lidded jar and shake it vigorously.
  3. Don't overdress the salad. Insalata mista is best when lightly dressed, so the flavors of the ingredients can shine through.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 429mgPotassium: 473mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1586IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
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