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La Scala Salad

A colorful, fresh salad that captures the vibrant essence of summer with crisp greens, savory ingredients, and a tangy Italian vinaigrette dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens such as arugula and romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup black olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Start by washing the salad greens thoroughly to remove any dirt.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.
  4. Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
  5. Include the sliced black olives for a salty kick.
  6. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
  7. Pour the Italian vinaigrette dressing evenly over the salad.
  8. Gently toss the salad to combine all components and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor — it makes all the difference in this salad! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, keeping the dressing separate until serving.