Big Italian Salad with Cold Cuts Recipe | Jet Tila
Dressing:
- 2 cloves garlic (about 10 grams), finely grated
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, adjust to preference
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (90 ml) red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (150 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
Salad Mix:
- 1 and 1/2 hearts of romaine lettuce, cored and cut into pieces
- Half a small head radicchio, halved, cored, and roughly chopped
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chopped coarsely
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup green olives, pitted
- A 4-ounce wedge of Parmigiano-Reggiano, for shaving
- Fleur de sel for sprinkling
- 6 ounces salami, sliced thick and cut into 1/4-inch strips
Instructions:
- For the dressing, grate the garlic into a medium bowl, add the salt and pepper, then whisk in the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano.
- Pour in the lemon juice, then gradually whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is smooth and slightly thickened; taste and adjust seasoning.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, radicchio, and iceberg lettuce. Add the sliced celery, parsley, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and pitted green olives, then toss lightly to mix.
- Use a vegetable peeler to shave generous strips of Parmigiano-Reggiano over the salad.
- Sprinkle a little fleur de sel for extra flavor.
- Add the salami strips to the bowl and distribute them throughout the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is lightly and evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, making sure each portion includes cold cuts, vegetables, and cheese shavings.
Tips:
- You can make the dressing ahead and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Add roasted red peppers or artichoke hearts for extra texture and flavor.
- Substitute other Italian-style cold cuts like mortadella or coppa based on preference.
