Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
5 cup

mixed salad greens

washed and dried

2 unit

mushrooms

chopped

2 unit

hard-boiled eggs

chopped

12 ounce

prosciutto

chipped

12 unit

courgette

sliced

12 unit

red onion

peeled and sliced into thin rings

14 unit

green pepper

cored

14 unit

red pepper

cored

2 cup

salad dressing

1 cup

crouton

0.5 cup

cherry tomatoes

0.5 cup

bacon

crisped and crumbled

0.5 cup

broccoli floret

0.5 cup

cauliflower floret

0.5 cup

mozzarella cheese

finely shredded

2 tbsp

parmesan cheese

coarsely grated

2 tbsp

romano cheese

coarsely grated

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

pepper

0.5 tsp

garlic powder

Step 1
~2 min

Wash and dry the mixed salad greens.

Step 2
~2 min

Place the greens in a large bowl.

Step 3
~2 min

Chop the mushrooms, prosciutto, bacon, green pepper and red pepper.

Step 4
~2 min

Add the mushrooms, proscuitto, bacon bits, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a food processor.

Step 5
~2 min

Pulse until the veggies are finely chopped.

Step 6
~2 min

Chop the hard-boiled eggs.

Step 7
~2 min

Add the chopped veggies, eggs, cheese and salad dressing to the bowl of lettuce.

Step 8
~2 min

Toss the salad in a wave-like motion until the ingredients are well-mixed and coated with dressing.

Step 9
~2 min

Split the salad into separate serving bowls.

Step 10
~2 min

Top each salad with croutons, cherry tomatoes, courgette slices, and onion rings.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Add other vegetables like cucumbers or carrots for extra crunch.

Use a high-quality salad dressing for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The salad can be prepped ahead of time, but add the dressing just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (fresh vegetables and herbs)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish or light lunch.

Pair with crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Pasta salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Salads are a common part of Italian cuisine, often served as a side dish or a light meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Party
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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