Should I put sugar in my salad dressing?

Probably. Sugar is like any other ingredient: Use a lot and it stands out; use a little and it affects the overall flavor without being noticed. In a dressing, a pinch of sugar balances the acidity of vinegar or lemon juice, without affecting the broader flavor profile.

Is Italian salad good for you?

Yes. All those fresh vegetables are very good for you. The homemade dressing of garlic, oil, and mayonnaise has fewer calories and less fat than store-bought creamy Italian dressings.

What is the best salad to go with lasagna?

A simple Italian salad is zesty, crunchy, and cool—all opposite of lasagna, which is hearty, toothsome, and hot. The balance is perfect. You won't need anything else for your meal.

Best Italian Salad: 3 Olive Garden Level Recipes!

Name: Best Italian Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove; Pinch of salt; 2 T Hellman’s Mayonaisse; 1/4 T extra virgin olive oil; 1 ½ T red wine vinegar; 1/2 t Balsamic vinegar; Generous pinch of dried oregano; Generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper; Pinch of sugar (optional, see above); 1 large head of heart of Romaine, chopped; 1 small head of Radicchio, cored then chopped; 1/4 small head of Iceberg lettuce, chopped; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 Roma tomato, halved, sliced; 1/2 C pitted black olives; 8 to 10 whole Greek pepperoncini; 1 C finely grated fresh parmesan cheese; 1 C homemade croutons

Description

This is the easiest classic Italian salad you’ll ever make. There are really only two steps. Pour yourself of nice cold coupe full of prosecco and get to work making the best Italian salad ever!

Ingredients

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1 garlic clove
Pinch of salt
2 T Hellman’s Mayonaisse
1/4 T extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 T red wine vinegar
1/2 t Balsamic vinegar
Generous pinch of dried oregano
Generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of sugar (optional, see above)
1 large head of heart of Romaine, chopped
1 small head of Radicchio, cored then chopped
1/4 small head of Iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 Roma tomato, halved, sliced
1/2 C pitted black olives
8 to 10 whole Greek pepperoncini
1 C finely grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 C homemade croutons

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Instructions

Slice the garlic in half; coat the inside of a large salad bowl with the garlic.
In the same bowl, mash the garlic with the salt until it forms a paste.
Add the mayonnaise, olive oil, oregano, vinegar, pepper. Add a pinch of sugar IF you opt to rise pickled red onions instead of fresh.
Add everything else, toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can change every single ingredient to fit your flavor palette. Use Frisée instead of the iceberg; use any combination of vinegar; add a little dollop of anchovy paste to the dressing; use Romano or any other dry Italian cheese, like Asiago; use spicy croutons. You can French it up with shallots, carrots, and slivers of celery.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: salad
Cuisine: Italian